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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.

Our Latest News, Events & Announcements

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The newly renovated Chemotherapy unit at One-Stop Center in Churchill Health Center (CHC)
Sept. 2, 2024, 11 a.m. by Lense Yadete Wordofa

As part of initiating the chemotherapy service at the one-stop center located in CHC, the identified old building at CHC has been undergoing a significant renovation.…

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The visit to Amistegha Chemotherapy Center: One step towards initiating the chemotherapy service at the One-S…
Aug. 30, 2024, 9 a.m. by Lense Yadete Wordofa

A visit to the Amistegha Chemotherapy Center was made on August 30, 2024, by a team comprised of members from Addis Ababa University (AAU)/Tikur Anbesa Specialized Ho…

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Enhance Collaboration to Improve Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Services Uptake at the EKCC One-Stope C…
Aug. 29, 2024, 8:30 a.m. by Lense Yadete Wordofa

In an effort to enhance collaboration and improve breast and cervical cancer screening services through referral linkage, a sensitization session was recently held at…

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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