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Cancer Rates Rising in Sub-Saharan Africa

Updated 2026-07-23 03:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

Cancer diagnoses are increasing in sub-Saharan Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean regions, but healthcare infrastructure struggles to keep pace. Experts discuss challenges and potential solutions.

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African countries are facing rising rates of cancer. What's being done about it?

Cancer diagnoses are on the rise in sub-Saharan Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean regions, but care lags behind.

2026-07-22 19:58 UTC