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    Else Kröner Center for Cancer Care

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    Our Office Provides

    Improved oncological healthcare for women

    We helped women to be able to take part in screening for the early detection of cervical cancer in rural regions.

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Elevating cancer care for women in Ethiopia

The Else Kröner Center for Cancer Care (EKCC) project in Ethiopia is a comprehensive initiative aimed at enhancing and decentralizing cancer care in the country to reduce morbidity and mortality rates associated with breast and cervical cancer.

Our Mission

To provide a comprehensive and accessible one-stop cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment center in Ethiopia, with a focus on breast and cervical cancer to decentralized cancer care, reduce morbidity and mortality rates, and ensure equitable access to high-quality services.

Our Vision

To build a sustainable framework for comprehensive cancer care in Ethiopia, ensuring equitable access to high-quality services and improving health outcomes for individuals affected by breast and cervical cancer.

Our Goal

To significantly reduce morbidity and mortality rates associated with breast and cervical cancer in Ethiopia by implementing strategic approaches, including:-

Establishing a 1-stop clinic (EKCC/Churchill Center),

Improving screening and care in rural health points and selected hospitals,

Enhancing treatment access,

Developing an efficient referral system, and

Providing long-term psychosocial support.

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Our Core Services

Addis Ababa University EKCC Services and other important features

One Stop Clinic

that provides comprehensive care for breast and cervical cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment

Oncology services and Training

provides comprehensive oncology services and training for healthcare professionals.

Peripheral early detection and screening

aim to improve the detection rates of breast and cervical cancer in peripheral sites.

Peripheral Fast Track and Referral Pathways

focuses on implementing an efficient referral system for breast and cervical cancer patients

Survivorship and long-term care

aims to provide comprehensive support to cancer patients beyond initial diagnosis and treatment.

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Celebrating the 2025 International Women´s Day by Providing Life-Saving Breast Cancer Surgery
March 8, 2025, 6 p.m. by Netsanet Shiferaw

On Saturday, March 8, 2025, a significant event took place in the field of healthcare - a breast surgery initiative led by Dr. Veronica, a talented and dedicated fema…

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Third and fourth round Clinical breast examination training for primary care professionals in collaboration w…
March 7, 2025, 4 p.m. by Netsanet Shiferaw

The Third and Fourth Round Clinical Breast Examination (CBE) training, conducted in collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MOH), was a significant step toward imp…

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Celebrating the 2025 International Women's Day with a breast and cervical cancer awareness creation and scree…
March 6, 2025, 3:30 p.m. by Netsanet Shiferaw

A special and impactful campaign took place on March 6, 2025 at the House of People's Representatives of the FRDE office in celebration of International Women´s…

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Our Staff Members

Meet our highly qualified set of proffesional staff members

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Prof. Eva J. Kantelhardt
PI
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Dr. Adamu Addisse
Country PI
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Dr. Muluken Gizaw
Co-PI
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Dr. Sefonias Getachew
Co-PI

What Our Visitors Say

Our visitors and subscribers are our testimnies for the queality service we provide.

20 +

Conducted Researches

62

Qualified Care Providers

12,461

Screened Report

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Peripheral Centers

In Collaboration With

experienced institutions all over the world.

Meet With Us At

Addis Ababa University College of Public Health
Location of our Project Office @ Churchil Health Center