Otuto Amarauche Chukwu speaks to ecancer about improving childhood cancer medicines access in developing countries: towards an implementation framework to inform the Global Platform for Access to Childhood Cancer Medicines for Nigeria.

Efforts are underway to enhance access to childhood cancer medicines in lower-middle-income countries, with recent signings from Nepal and Uzbekistan.

High mortality rates are linked to inadequate insurance and costly treatments.

Global initiatives, including a $200 million platform by WHO and St. Jude's Hospital, focus on childhood cancer management.

The Nigerian Cancer control plan now includes childhood cancers, emphasising local expertise and the expanded role of pharmacists in cancer care.