Dr Chong Woo Yoo speaks to ecancer about a hospital-wide multidisciplinary training of the medical personnel through Korea-Côte d’Ivoire cooperation for the sustainable and equitable national cancer control system in Côte d'Ivoire: The National Radiotherapy and Medical Oncology Center Project.

This project aims to create the first comprehensive cancer centre in Côte d’Ivoire.

Korea's economic growth since the 1980s has allowed it to support healthcare advancements.

Education and training are essential for effective cancer care.

Collaboration among medical experts is vital for the national cancer control program.

Future projects in Francophone Africa and South America will focus on knowledge sharing and creating a sustainable cancer centre.