Compassion: The Unseen Lifeline in Patient Safety
The human element of patient safety is crucial because it’s not just about numbers, it’s about people.
Beyond the Diagnosis: Why Africa Must Embrace the Power of Patient, Caregiver, and Advocate Collaboration
In many African countries, healthcare is still deeply hierarchical. Doctors are revered, and patients are expected to comply without question. While respect for expertise is important, it must not come at the cost of inclusivity and compassion. Patients and their caregivers are not passive recipients of care; they are experts in their own experience.
Reflections from the 2025 Pan-African Conference on Lung Cancer: A Milestone for Africa
From January 31 to February 1, leading experts, patient advocates, researchers, and healthcare professionals gathered in Accra, Ghana, to confront the rising burden of lung cancer in Africa.
Nigeria’s First Contribution to the Global Patient Survey on Kidney Cancer: A Milestone for West Africa
In a milestone for kidney cancer care in West Africa, Nigeria has participated in the Global Patient Survey on kidney cancer for the first time.
Reflections from the ‘Breathe to Live’ Lung Cancer Awareness Campaign in Piwoyi, Abuja
In July 2024, Move Against Cancer Africa (MACA) held a two-day lung cancer awareness and advocacy campaign titled ‘Breathe to Live’ in the Piwoyi community of Abuja.
MACA Hosts “Seed and Grow” Workshop in Commemoration of World Kidney Cancer Day 2025
In June 2025, Move Against Cancer Africa (MACA) hosted a focused workshop titled “Seed and Grow: Healthy Kidney, Healthy You” at the Radiotherapy Department of the National Hospital, Abuja, to mark World Kidney Cancer Day.
