MSF provides oncology care in Mali and Malawi

At the World Cancer Congress in Hong Kong, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) presented its experience providing oncological care in resource-limited settings, specifically in Mali and Malawi. The organization highlighted that while cancer is a growing public health threat, women in low- and middle-income countries are disproportionately affected, accounting for approximately 80% of global deaths from breast and cervical cancers.

Experts estimate that cancer cases in these regions will increase by 150% by 2050. MSF medical director Claire Rieux noted that while previous humanitarian crises, such as the one in Syria, saw interrupted treatments for non-communicable diseases, current teams are now equipped to provide a full spectrum of care, including screening, treatment, and palliative care, through collaborations with health ministries and local networks.