The state of oncology nursing in Africa
Published on 16 January 2026
Prof Prisca Adejumo speaks to ecancer about her talk on the 'state of oncology nursing in Africa'.
She explains that, according to the WHO, 40% of nurses worldwide come from African countries.
However many have emigrated out of Africa leaving a lack of specialised nurses on the continent.
Prof Adejumo also highlights that better specialised training, resources and infrastructure is needed to improve the state of oncology nursing in Africa.