Roche Africa supports the WHO AFRO-led WICS initiative under the Africa Breast Cancer Ambition (ABCA), helping countries integrate women’s cancer and NCD services into primary health care
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.
The DRC, rich in potential, faces urgent healthcare challenges. Over 52,000 cancer cases are diagnosed yearly, with 37,000 lives lost—highlighting the need for sustainable solutions.
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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