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ACTTI Conference is the Africa Cancer Test and Treat Initiative Conference, a conference supported by the Ministry of Health and key stakeholders with the purpose of Enhancing awareness, early detection, and diagnosis for quality cancer prevention and Control via Test and treat Initiatives for pre-disposing factors.

What are the expected outcomes of the conference?

Test & Treat Initiative: Official launch & introduction; for Early Cancer Prevention, Detection, diagnosis, and linkage to care for successful treatment
Close the cancer Care Gap: Delivering commitment and creating synergies across countries, governments, and partners
Amplifying stakeholders’ voicesto apply the principles of meaningful & sustainable engagement & participation of all in cancer control programs
Improved qualityin cancer research, surveillance & innovations
Realization of avenues for affordable& accessible cancer detection, diagnosis, treatment, and Palliative Care services
Increased access to cancer screening, testing, and diagnostic supplies across all levels of care

Why The Africa Cancer Test & Treat Initiative Conference?

Many cancers can be prevented and cured if detected early
Coupled with the rapidly increasing costs for cancer treatment, the cancer epidemic poses a threat to global welfare advancement.
This has called for dev’t of effective cancer prevention and control strategies for the major societal challenge through Early detection
This Conference will hence convey the urgency & collaboration needed in the move of uniting our voices and taking action to create a cancer free world
Through promoting the Test and Treat Strategy to enhance early detection and diagnosis for successful treatment as in cervical cancer currently as per WHO guideline 2021

Why Do You Charge for such an initiative?

Given the challenge of limited resources in the cancer prevention and control program, finances are needed to plan and finance all budgetary requirements. All Proceeds of the conference are used to support the Ministry of Health, to enhance awareness, improve early cancer detection and diagnostic services for quality pre-cancer and cancer treatment across all levels of care.

How Can the conference be supported?

(a) Individual participation/attendance

(b) Sponsoring of at least 5-30 participants

(d) Sponsorship via exhibitions and sponsorship packages.

(e) In Kind support in form of supplies, services, e.t.c.

Contact; atticonference@gmail.com for details.

What are the conference objectives?

To strengthen primary and secondary prevention through extensive cancer awareness and screening/testing
To enhance practical improvement of cancer screening and diagnostic services to strengthen lab-clinician interface
To build strong collaborations for cancer research and surveillance at all levels for best practices and sustainability
To promote affordable and accessible cancer treatment and palliative care services
To strengthen the integration of the cancer control program in other existing disease programs for UHC

Why Should we consider addressing the cancer issue Now and not later?

In 2018, the global incidence of new cancers was estimated at 18 million cases.
From 2008 – 2020, the cancer incidence count increased from 715,000 to 1.1 million in 54 African countries.
In the same time period, cancer mortality count increased from 542,000 to 711,000.
It is estimated that by 2040, Africa will have an increase of 2.1 million new cases and 1.4 million deaths of all neoplasms combined.
Uganda is one of the countries with highest burdened of cancers in the world
For example, in Uganda cervical cancer just like other cancers is characterized by late presentation, with more than 80% of women either reporting or being diagnosed late when the cancer is more difficult to treat.
This has resulted in low treatment success and survival rates with most patients often referred for palliation, thus quality test and treat initiatives or strategies are key to prevent advancements into cancers

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