Conflict complicates breast cancer care in eastern DRC

CGTN18 October 2026, 13:38 UTCDemocratic Republic of the Congo

October is observed globally as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, with campaigns promoting early detection, prevention and treatment. But in parts of the world, access to screening and medical care remains a challenge.

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