Neo is a doctor with experience in health systems strengthening and effective service delivery for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease, particularly in resource limited areas in sub-Saharan Africa. She trained at Harvard Medical School and Harvard School of Public Health and has worked in several countries including Lesotho, South Africa, and …
In every leader's journey, there is a moment, or a series of moments, that stand out — a miserable failure, a grand success, a total surprise. The magic in that experience is rarely just the moment itself, but most often the way in which each leader responded to it. It is that response that shapes …
When it comes to killer diseases in Africa many people think of infectious diseases like tuberculosis, malaria, or even Ebola. But the reality is that diseases like cancer, diabetes and heart disease – known as non-communicable diseases (NCDs) – are a major threat. It’s estimated that there will be about 3.9 million deaths from these diseases in …
It is too expensive, too complicated, or simply not Africa’s priority. But the problem of cancer on the continent is real and, believe it or not, more African women die of cancer than complications from pregnancy. Over 250,000 African women lost their lives to cancer in 2012—the equivalent of one African woman losing her life every three …