African Initiative Against Oesophageal Cancer (AFROC)
31.01.2027
2024-2027 - Champion: Prof. Florian Lordick / Budget: 389'000€
This initiative aims to improve the early detection and treatment of oesophageal cancer in East Africa. By building a network of healthcare professionals and expertise centers located in Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda. The project will provide training and strengthen diagnostic capabilities across the region with the support of leading experts from centers based in Czech Republic, Germany, Netherlands, Sweden, Portugal and USA.
– Duration: 2024-2027
– Budget: €389,000
– Champion: Prof. Florian Lordick
– Focus: Build OC diagnosis and treatment network
– Collaboration: multiple health care centers in Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda, South Africa with the support of centres in USA, Germany, Netherlands, Czech Republic, Portugal, Sweden and Norway