Senegal’s Policy Response to Cancer Epidemics

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Cancer incidence is rising across Africa, and Senegal is no exception. This study examines Senegal’s policy response to the growing cancer burden over the past decade. Policy documents and statistical data were analyzed using the WHO health systems framework.

The findings show that since its first national survey of non-communicable disease risk factors in 2015, the Senegalese government has made notable progress in cancer prevention and care. At the same time, the study highlights the need for sustained institutional strengthening and financial commitment to reduce the human and economic costs of late diagnosis, particularly outside the capital and among people working in the informal sector.

Author
IDA Akiko
Date of issuance
November 2025
Journal
L’Ouest Saharien
Language
English
Number of pages
21
Related areas
  • #Africa
Topics
  • #Health
Research area
Human Development
ISSN
2739-3623
DOI
Doi/org/10.3917/ousa.021.0023
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