Tackling Barriers to Cancer Care in Africa: Insights from Dr. Kofi Adesi Kyei

As part of All.Can's ongoing efforts to bring together international stakeholders and generate evidence to make cancer care efficiency a policy priority; All.Can is proud to launch a compelling video featuring Dr. Kofi Kyei, Head of the Radiotherapy and Radiation Therapy Department at the University of Ghana.
The video also explores the financial and geographical barriers that exacerbate these challenges. Patients from rural regions frequently face arduous 12-hour journeys to access oncology centres, often without viable roads or flight options. Many lack health insurance, forcing them to rely on out-of-pocket payments, delaying treatment further as they search for financial support.
The insights shared by Dr. Kyei resonate with the findings in the All.Can Action Guide for Efficient Cancer Care, which underscores the need to prioritize health outcomes over mere cost reduction. Efficiency in cancer care involves optimizing the use of available resources-human, financial, infrastructural, and technological-while focusing on what matters most to patients and society.
This video serves as both a powerful resource and a call to action for policymakers, healthcare providers, and advocates striving to build equitable and efficient cancer care systems. Watch it today to join the conversation and drive meaningful change.