The AfrECC delegation, led by Malawi's U.S. Ambassador Justice Esme Chombo, visited Malawi in April to present outreach programs and educational initiatives against esophageal squamous cell cancer (ESCC).
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Esophageal cancer rates in East Africa are alarmingly high, with smoking being a significant risk factor. Implementing substantial cigarette taxes could reduce smoking rates and save thousands of lives annually.
Children as young as 14 are being diagnosed with esophageal cancer in Africa. The African Esophageal Cancer Consortium is working tirelessly to reduce this risk through research, training, and innovative treatments.
Esophageal cancer affects thousands of people annually, but it isn't often the first type of tumor that comes to mind when considering cancer prevention.
Esophageal cancer (EC) is a major health crisis in Africa. The African Esophageal Cancer Consortium is led by doctors pioneering efforts to combat this deadly disease.
