Summary In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), urgent action is needed to curb a growing crisis in
cancer incidence and mortality. Without rapid interventions, data estimates show a major …

Oncology nurses are at the heart of tackling the increasing global burden of cancer. Their
contribution is unique because of the scale and the diversity of care roles and …

Context This article provides a progress update on the development of palliative care in five
countries in Africa—Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda—between 2017 …

Rwanda is a densely populated low-income country in East Africa. Previously considered a
failed state after the genocide against the Tutsi in 1994, Rwanda has seen remarkable …

Although palliative care as a discipline in high income countries is maturing, it is still
somewhat in its infancy in sub-Saharan Africa, an area where this type of care is needed the …

Radiotherapy is an essential component of cancer therapy. Lack of access to radiotherapy in
less-developed countries prevents its use for both cure and symptom relief, resulting in a …

Africa is characterized by a high burden of disease and health system deficits, with an
overwhelming and increasing demand for palliative care (PC). Yet only one African country …

Background: Providing palliative care (PC) is increasing by the increase in the number of
people with life-threatening diseases and determined the benefits of these services in the …

Background Palliative care (PC) has the potential to alleviate suffering and enhance quality
of life for patients with serious progressive diseases; however, access to PC remains …

Abstract Introduction Between 1998 and 2021, the Open Society Foundations (OSF) network
invested around US $50 million in supporting the emerging field of palliative care worldwide …