IRCAD Africa
Oncology Conference

The Conference brings together leading experts from Europe and Africa to explore innovative approaches in cancer diagnosis, treatment, and patient care. With a focus on critical fields such as urology, gynecology, digestive oncology, head and neck cancers, and advancements in radiotherapy, this event offers a platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration. Designed to empower medical professionals with multidisciplinary strategies and cutting-edge techniques, the conference aims to bridge gaps in oncology care and improve outcomes for patients worldwide. Join us in this vital effort to transform cancer care practices.

Event Overview:
The International Cancer Conference serves as a pivotal platform for advancing the global fight against cancer, with a special focus on the unique challenges faced in Sub-Saharan Africa. The conference brings together renowned oncology experts from Europe and Africa to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest advances in cancer care, treatment, and patient management. This event is designed to offer medical professionals, researchers, and policymakers a unique opportunity to engage in discussions and collaborations that will drive innovation and improvements in oncology care, especially in low-resource settings.

Key Topics and Focus Areas:
The conference will cover critical oncological disciplines, including urology, gynecology, digestive oncology, and head and neck cancers. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the most recent advancements in cancer diagnosis and treatment, with a particular emphasis on cutting-edge surgical techniques and radiotherapy applications. Key sessions will also explore the role of patient-centered care and the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to cancer management. The goal is to equip attendees with the knowledge and tools necessary to improve cancer care in diverse healthcare environments.

Collaborative Solutions and Outcomes:
By addressing the disparities in cancer care between Western countries and Sub-Saharan Africa, this conference aims to foster collaboration between experts from both regions. The event will focus on sharing best practices, identifying gaps in healthcare infrastructure, and discussing potential solutions to improve access to treatment and palliative care. Through interactive workshops, networking sessions, and expert-led discussions, participants will be empowered to implement new strategies in their respective regions, contributing to better patient outcomes and advancing the global oncology landscape.

IRCAD Africa Oncology Conference 29 – 31, January 2025

From: 25 $

Speakers

Alain Toledano

France

Oncologist radiation therapist President and co-founder of the Rafaël Institute, Paris Author of numerous works on cancers and combinations of chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

Judith Coulibay

Ivory Coast

Oncologist and radiation therapist based in Côte d’Ivoire.
Director of the National Center for Oncology and Radiotherapy Alassane Ouattara (CNRAO) in Abidjan.

Speakers

- Urological Cancers

Serigne Magueye Gueye

Senegal

Professor of Urology at Cheikh Anta Diop University in Dakar and as the Director of Urology at General Hospital Idrissa Pouye (HOGIP).

Jean Bernard Nkoua Mbon

Congo Brazaville

Head of the oncology department at the Centre Hospitalier Universitaire (CHU) de Brazzaville in Congo.

Thierry Guetta

France

Urological surgeon and andrologist at Neuilly Clinic and the American Hospital of Paris. Co-founder of the Paris Urological Center.

William Akakpo

France

Expertise in surgical urology, including cancer care, reconstructive procedures, and the treatment of male fertility and erectile dysfunction issues at the Ambroise Paré Private Hospital Group.

Speakers

- Gynecologic Oncology

Doudou Diouf

Senegal

Physician with experience in hospital administration, notably serving as the director of the Sédhiou Public Hospital in Senegal.

Apollinaire Horo

Congo Brazaville

Physician with experience in hospital administration, notably serving as the director of the Sédhiou Public Hospital in Senegal.

Eric Sebban

France

French oncologist and gynecological surgeon with a specialization in breast cancer, gynecological cancers, and robotic surgery. He serves as the Vice President of the Henri Hartmann Breast Institute (Institut du Sein Henri Hartmann) in Paris.