Elise Joubert
CEO of the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) since 2015; nonprofit healthcare leader with 35+ years of experience in cancer advocacy and community engagement.
1
APPEARANCES
1
PODCASTS
Jul 20, 2026
Kerry AdamsHOST
So what are you seeing recently in terms of the way that you operate as an organization and given that change of the challenges that you've outlined in that previous question?
Elise JoubertGUEST
Carrie, yeah, you know what, reflecting on 95 years, it fills me with awe and gratitude.
Elise JoubertGUEST
You know, we were founded in 1941, and then our focus was mainly on cancer research, and it was volunteer-driven.
Elise JoubertGUEST
But the organization progressed and accelerated in the 50s and then started to do educational drives on early detection and healthy living.
Elise JoubertGUEST
And our first laboratory was established in those years with a focus on cervical cancer screening.
Elise JoubertGUEST
So, yeah, and indeed, we've grown from very humble beginnings to really a multifaceted organization.
9 MINS LATER
Kerry AdamsHOST
Is that something that you think other organisations, cancer organisations should do? Work in partnership, innovative ways to reach different populations?