[News] Over US$100 million pledged to improve cancer care across Africa

At the inaugural White House Africa Cancer Care Forum on July 15, 2024, Biden Cancer Moonshot unveiled its cancer initiative for Africa, pledging over US$100 million to reduce disease burden and improve cancer care across Africa. The funded actions will aim to enhance cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment in Africa. The administration described the funding announcement as a testament to its commitment to global health equity and the belief that access to quality cancer care should be a universal right.