# South Sudan Cancer Network

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## TL;DR

A national network launched in Juba on World Cancer Day 2026 to coordinate earlier detection and better treatment of cancer across South Sudan.

## Summary

The South Sudan Cancer Network was launched in Juba on 4 February 2026, World Cancer Day, with government officials, health partners and civil society. Its vice president said it will coordinate nationwide efforts to detect cancer early and improve treatment outcomes; the Governor of Central Equatoria State pledged land in Yei County for cancer services and called for a cancer registry. The coordinates are an approximate city point for Juba.

## Fields

- Kind: Institution
- Last checked: 2026-11-11
- Also known as: Cancer Network South Sudan
- City: Juba, SS
- Type: consortium

## Sources

- The Radio Community: South Sudan launches Cancer Network (February 2026): https://theradiocommunity.org/south-sudan-launches-cancer-network-5366

## Connected records

- institutions: [Ministry of Health, Republic of South Sudan](https://onco.cc/institutions/south-sudan-ministry-of-health/)

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