Denise’s story shows how support, innovation and access can transform breast cancer journeys in Africa, where survival still depends on where you live. On World Cancer Day, why investment in care matters.
In July 2025, Kenya officially adopted EMPOWER as a national platform for women’s cancer care, marking a pivotal advancement in evolving the pilot program into a digitally integrated model within the country’s healthcare system.
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women in Africa, and tens of thousands of women lose their lives to the disease each year. This is a tragedy with significant social and economic consequences for Africa’s nations.
Roche is working in innovative collaborations with communities across Africa to build capacity and support the development of sustainable cancer care for today and tomorrow.
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