WOCACA Hosts WE CAN Cervical Cancer Africa Meeting

The Women Empowerment Cancer Advocacy Network (WE CAN) partnered with Women's Coalition Against Cancer (WOCACA) to organize the 7th WE CAN Breast and Cervical Cancer Advocacy Summit, held in Lilongwe, Malawi at Sunbird Capital Hotel on May 12-13, 2023.

This summit brought together over 60 cancer survivors and advocates from 10+ countries, alongside local clinicians and policymakers. The event aimed to improve knowledge about breast and cervical cancer, foster advocacy, and develop regional alliances.

• Improved knowledge of evidence-based management of breast cancer in Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Fostered stakeholder engagement for HPV vaccine and cervical cancer screening.
• Updated advocates on WHO-led campaigns targeting breast and cervical cancer.

For detailed information, read our full report on the summit outcomes and future plans.