Impact & Focus
Impact in women's cancer care
We increase access to cancer care, with a dedicated focus on women’s health.
Impact is more than activity — it’s transformation. In women’s cancer care, it means improved lives through earlier diagnosis and better treatment outcomes. It means shifted systems that prioritize equity and inclusion. It means empowered communities where women are informed, supported, and able to advocate for their health. And it means sustainable change through training, digital innovation, and long-term capacity building.
The end impact? Improved access to cancer care — where every woman has the opportunity to survive and thrive.
What to transform to deliver impact?
In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and other LMICs urgent actions are needed to curb the growing crisis in cancer incidence and mortality. Major issues are identified including:
- Poor access to screening, diagnostics, and treatment.
- Lack of cancer centers and equipment.
- Shortfall of trained medical personnel.
- Digital solutions for managing patient data and health care journey.
- Telehealth solutions.
Our focus
We work in low resource settings focusing on women’s health. As our operations expand into new geographies, so does our network of partners — growing in strength, diversity, and reach.
Our impact
Our overall transformative impact is delivered through several interconnected areas of development and implementation:
- Integrated Women’s Cancer Care
We implement efficient, integrated programs for cervical and breast cancer — starting with pilots and scaling nationally in collaboration with governments and partners. - Access to Cancer Treatment Modalities
We support the introduction and scaling of a full spectrum of cancer care — from preventive services to diagnostics and treatment. This includes digital solutions, telehealth, AI-supported diagnostics, as well as access to preventive treatments, surgery, and radiotherapy. Together, these efforts improve access, accelerate prevention, and ultimately increase survival. - Remote Expertise and Digital Support
Through a growing network of remote experts, we provide via partners second opinions and tele-support, increasing treatment capacity and improving quality of care. - Capacity Building and Innovation
Together with partners we develop tools, models, and training programs that strengthen local systems and ensure sustainable, cost-effective solutions. - Collaborative Ecosystem
Our extensive and expanding network of partners enables us to deliver broad, lasting impact.
Measuring Our Impact
The Elekta Foundation measures its impact through a variety of metrics, including the number of cancer screenings conducted, the volume of pre-cancerous treatments provided, and the changes in cancer policies influenced by our advocacy. We also track the implementation and effectiveness of digital solutions and telehealth services. By continuously monitoring these indicators, we ensure that our initiatives are making a tangible difference in the lives of women and contributing to sustainable improvements in healthcare. Visit the page Ongoing Projects or Mission 2027 to see examples of impact.
Since start 2022
Cervical cancer results
Training and education
Breast cancer results
Main partners
The Foundation collaborates with key partners that acknowledge the importance of joining forces to tackle cervical cancer:
Rwandan Ministry of Health
Rwanda Biomedical Center
Rwanda Society for Family Health
Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI)
Partners In Health
Gynius Plus AB
Heza Initiative
African Center for Research on End of Life Care
Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Surgery
Rayos Contra Cancer
United Nations Population Fund