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The Africa Breast Cancer Council actively participates in major health conferences across the continent to advocate for improved breast cancer care and share insights with key stakeholders.


The Africa Breast Cancer Council actively participates in major health conferences across the continent to advocate for improved breast cancer care and share insights with key stakeholders.

Panellists on stage at the AHAIC 2025 side event on advancing breast cancer care for African women.

Side Event

Africa Health Agenda International Conference (AHAIC) 2025

Kigali, Rwanda

The ABCC hosted a side event at AHAIC 2025, highlighting critical gaps in breast cancer care across the continent and exploring actionable, scalable measures to close these gaps. The session offered perspectives from Egypt, Côte d’Ivoire, Rwanda, and other African countries on how breast cancer care is being addressed through various programmes, policies, and partnerships.

About AHAIC

AHAIC is a biennial conference that brings together stakeholders from across the globe to discuss and address pressing health challenges in Africa. Initiated by Amref Health Africa, the conference provides a platform for sharing knowledge, innovations, and strategies to improve health outcomes on the continent.

Engaged audience during ABCC side event discussions

Engaged audience during ABCC side event discussions

ABCC expert presenting on breast cancer care gaps

Addressing systemic healthcare challenges across Africa

Addressing systemic healthcare challenges across Africa

International stakeholders participating in the dialogue

Panel featuring African healthcare leaders and experts

Panel featuring African healthcare leaders and experts

Future conference participation

We are committed to attending and contributing to key health conferences across Africa where we can make the greatest impact. Stay connected with us through our contact page to learn about upcoming events and opportunities for collaboration.

About our conference participation

About our conference participation

The Africa Breast Cancer Council recognizes that meaningful change requires strategic collaboration with key stakeholders across the healthcare ecosystem. By participating in major conferences and health forums, we engage with policymakers, healthcare professionals, and advocates to drive systemic improvements in breast cancer care.

Our conference participation focuses on sharing evidence-based insights, presenting actionable solutions, and building partnerships that can accelerate progress toward our mission of improving breast cancer outcomes across Africa.

The Africa Breast Cancer Council recognizes that meaningful change requires strategic collaboration with key stakeholders across the healthcare ecosystem. By participating in major conferences and health forums, we engage with policymakers, healthcare professionals, and advocates to drive systemic improvements in breast cancer care.

Our conference participation focuses on sharing evidence-based insights, presenting actionable solutions, and building partnerships that can accelerate progress toward our mission of improving breast cancer outcomes across Africa.

For general and media enquiries, please contact ABCCSecretariat@webershandwick.com

For general and media enquiries, please contact ABCCSecretariat@webershandwick.com

Working together to increase early detection, accelerate diagnosis, and improve treatment outcomes for breast cancer in Africa.

© 2026 Africa Breast Cancer Council. All rights reserved.

Africa Breast Cancer Council logo

Working together to increase early detection, accelerate diagnosis, and improve treatment outcomes for breast cancer in Africa.

© 2026 Africa Breast Cancer Council. All rights reserved.

Africa Breast Cancer Council Logo

Working together to increase early detection, accelerate diagnosis, and improve treatment outcomes for breast cancer in Africa.

© 2026 Africa Breast Cancer Council. All rights reserved.