Focus countries

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

Focus countries

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

Focus countries

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

Rwanda

Rwanda demonstrates exceptional leadership in cervical cancer elimination and comprehensive health system planning.

Key achievements

Key achievements

  • Beacon of leadership in cervical cancer with 90-70-90 WHO goals commitment

  • HPV vaccination campaign reaching 93% of target population

  • Clearly defined healthcare challenges in strategic health plans

  • Commitment to expanding access to medicines

  • Support for African Medicines Agency to reduce medicine costs

Focus areas for improvement

Focus areas for improvement

  • Integrate breast cancer care into health delivery system

  • Include breast cancer checks during cervical cancer screenings

  • Address late-stage diagnosis - currently two-thirds diagnosed late

  • Improve three-year survival rates beyond current 50%

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.