Princess Ghida advocates equitable cancer care at international conference

Delivering a keynote speech in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation annual conference in Athens, HRH Princess Ghida Talal stresses the vital role of partnerships in narrowing gaps in access to cancer treatment (Petra photo)
Delivering a keynote speech in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation annual conference in Athens, HRH Princess Ghida Talal stresses the vital role of partnerships in narrowing gaps in access to cancer treatment (Petra photo)

AMMAN — HRH Princess Ghida Talal, chairperson of the board of trustees of the King Hussein Cancer Foundation (KHCF) and Centre (KHCC), has participated in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) annual conference in Athens.

Delivering a keynote speech titled "The Power of Partnership in the Fight for Cancer Equity," Princess Ghida emphasized the vital role of partnerships in narrowing gaps in access to cancer treatment and promoting health equity for patients, particularly in regions facing economic and humanitarian challenges.

She also highlighted Jordan’s model in expanding access to cancer care through the KHCC, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

The princess underscored that a patient's place of birth or socio-economic background should never dictate their chances of survival or access to advanced medical care.

She reviewed the ongoing efforts led by KHCC to provide cutting-edge treatment protocols to underprivileged patients and refugees, alongside the centre’s commitment to integrating psychosocial support and mental healthcare into its comprehensive care system.

Princess Ghida also stressed the importance of international partnerships in ensuring the sustainability of cancer care services and elevating the quality of treatment provided to patients.

She pointed out the active cooperation between KHCC and several leading global institutions, including the Stavros Niarchos Foundation and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

The partnership with SNF builds upon an ongoing strategic cooperation established between both sides since 2022, which aims to cover the treatment costs for underprivileged paediatric cancer patients at the KHCC.

The annual SNF conference is a prominent global platform that gathers thought leaders, policymakers and experts from around the world to discuss pressing humanitarian, development and health issues.

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