• Each year, around 400,000 children worldwide develop cancer, but only half are diagnosed, with survival rates varying significantly between high-income and low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). 

• In high-income countries, over 80% of children survive, compared to less than 30% in many LMICs.

• The SNF Global Pediatric Cancer Program, a collaboration between Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, aims to address these disparities through international healthcare collaborations.

• The program improves access to precise diagnostics, treatment guidance, and molecular testing in LMICs. 

• It also focuses on training local healthcare providers to enhance care quality and uses digital health solutions for remote care delivery.

• By expanding clinical expertise and providing local resources, the initiative aims to boost survival rates and ensure equitable cancer care for children globally.

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