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Are pesticides to blame for rising cancer burden?

A farmer spraying crops with pesticides. [Nanjinia Wamuswa, Standard]

There is a critical link between food safety and cancer prevention in Africa.

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), a robust health system encompasses various elements, from clinical care facilities to home-based services, all aimed at promoting, restoring, or maintaining health.

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