On October 18, the Global Colon Cancer Association held its fifth annual, and first in-person, Global Colorectal Cancer Congress in Cape Town, South Africa. Participants from 24 organizations in 15 different countries came together to share ideas, collaborate, and learn from each other as experts in the advocacy work they do in their communities.
Following the GCCA Congress, participants attended the World Patients Conference of the World Patients Alliance, gaining insights from advocates and experts across a broad spectrum of disease states.
2024 Global Congress
Global Colorectal Cancer Congress
The 2024 Congress was held October 18 in Cape Town, South Africa.
5th Annual Global CRC Congress
Equitable access for all
Salomé Meyer
Cancer Alliance, SA
This was such an example of how meaningful the meetings can be - it was impactful and, as an activist, grounded me again to be authentic in what we do and also how we do it. I think you have a winning recipe for similar meetings in the future.
Speakers
Francisco Freyria
CEO/General Director
Fundación Fomento de Desarrollo Teresa de Jesús I.A.P. (FUTEJE)
Candace Henley, MPH, CPN
Director of Equity and Partnerships
Global Colon Cancer Association
Dr. Innocent H. Peter Uggh, MD
Study Coordinator Research Scientist
Kilimanjaro Clinical Research Institute
Salomé Meyer
Cancer Advisor, Advocate, Activist, Board of Directors Member
Cancer Alliance, SA
Boitumelo Ramasodi
Regional Director for Southern Africa
Global Colon Cancer Association
Dr. Mazvita Sengayi-Muchengeti, MBChB, PhD
Head of Department
National Cancer Registry of South Africa, National Health Laboratory Service
Belinda Wagner
Founder
Living with Cancer, SA
Engaging Presentations and Thoughtful Discussions
CRC Care and Policy
Topics included the state of colorectal cancer in Africa, the role of cancer registries in policy, building and managing patient-led registries, building effective CRC screening programs, developing national cancer control plans and patient bill of rights, using scientific research to strengthen advocacy efforts through researcher and advocate collaboration, and engaging and empowering patients as advocates. Each presentation was followed by robust discussions among speakers and attendees.
Mr. Kai Han and Ying (Tina) Di
Panda and Friends Patient Network in China
It was such an enriching experience which provided invaluable insights as being a patient advocacy organisation. We were particularly impressed by the diverse range of organisations, the passionate presentations shared by the speakers which highlighted the real world challenges faced by patients and showcased innovative approaches to addressing these issues.
Think Tank Session
The Global CRC Congress included a think tank, a group collaborative session where experts, advocates, and stakeholders came together to discuss specific issues, brainstorm solutions, and develop strategies to address complex challenges. It encouraged open dialogue, idea-sharing, and action planning to achieve targeted outcomes.
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