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Why investing in health matters for breast cancer patients

Denise’s story shows how support, innovation and access can transform breast cancer journeys in Africa, where survival still depends on where you live. On World Cancer Day, why investment in care matters.

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From vision to National Platform: EMPOWER Scales Through Kenya’s National Cancer Institute

In July 2025, Kenya officially adopted EMPOWER as a national platform for women’s cancer care, marking a pivotal advancement in evolving the pilot program into a digitally integrated model within the country’s healthcare system.

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Financing non-communicable disease care – the power of partnership

Working together with Governments and healthcare providers to overcome systemic challenges and improve health outcomes in non- communicable diseases.

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Tackling the growing burden of breast cancer in Africa

Working for a future where every African woman has access to timely, equitable and life-saving breast cancer care.

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Taking action on breast cancer for Africa’s women, families and their communities

Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women in Africa, and tens of thousands of women lose their lives to the disease each year. This is a tragedy with significant social and economic consequences for Africa’s nations.

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Working with communities to strengthen healthcare capacity

Roche is working in innovative collaborations with communities across Africa to build capacity and support the development of sustainable cancer care for today and tomorrow.

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Working together to help more women in Africa survive breast cancer

Too many women in Africa are losing their lives to breast cancer.

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Improving cancer care for the women of Kenya

Working together to overcome systemic challenges and improve health outcomes for women with cancer

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