Focus countries

Focus countries

Focus countries


Our policy work starts in ten countries chosen for their potential to lead change across the continent.


Our policy work starts in ten countries chosen for their potential to lead change across the continent.

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Nigeria leads globally in communicable disease control and is positioned to become a continental leader in cancer care.

Nigeria leads globally in communicable disease control and is positioned to become a continental leader in cancer care.

Nigeria

Nigeria

  • Global leadership in child immunization and polio eradication

  • Strong emphasis on research and development in health strategy

  • Inclusion of cancer patients in National Health Insurance Scheme

  • Efforts to establish comprehensive cancer centers

  • Nigerian leadership in international cancer organizations (UICC President)

Key achievements

Key achievements

Focus areas for improvement

Focus areas for improvement

  • Use breast cancer as starting point for tracking Universal Health Coverage

  • Prioritize breast cancer given high out-of-pocket costs for women

  • Strengthen comprehensive care package for quality treatment

  • Leverage position as largest economy to lead continental cancer efforts

Relevant data

Relevant data

Working together to increase early detection, accelerate diagnosis, and improve treatment outcomes for breast cancer in Africa.

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Working together to increase early detection, accelerate diagnosis, and improve treatment outcomes for breast cancer in Africa.

© 2026 Africa Breast Cancer Council. All rights reserved.

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Working together to increase early detection, accelerate diagnosis, and improve treatment outcomes for breast cancer in Africa.

© 2026 Africa Breast Cancer Council. All rights reserved.