Access to Treatment
Completed
Navigation Program for Breast Cancer in Botswana
Budget
11,000 EUR
Organ
Breast
2022-2024, championed by Prof. Peter Vuylsteke / Budget : 11,000€
Breast cancer is a leading cause of death in Botswana, and this project addresses barriers that prevent women from seeking timely care. A patient navigation program was established to help vulnerable women access diagnosis and treatment, with plans for expansion.
– Duration: 2022-2024
– Budget: €11,000
– Champion: Prof. Peter Vuylsteke
– Focus: Increase access to screening and treatment
– Success: Presented findings at ESMO 2023
-Partners: Botswana Rutgers Partnership for Health