Dr Karim Khallout introduces his work leading a contract research organisation based in Tunisia that supports the setup and management of clinical trials across Africa. He discusses efforts to improve access to healthcare through clinical research, investigator training, and data generation, highlighting the major challenge of limited and fragmented oncology data in many African countries.

Dr Khallout explains how retrospective and prospective studies, supported by electronic case report forms, can help identify populations at risk and inform national cancer policies. He also reflects on practical barriers to data collection, including workforce constraints, funding limitations, and the need to adapt research models to local realities.

The interview emphasises the importance of context-sensitive strategies, collaboration, and credible data generation to strengthen cancer research and care across Africa.