Maira Caleffi

Maira Caleffi

Maira Caleffi is the chief of Breast Center at Moinhos de Vento Hospital in Porto Alegre, Brazil. In addition, Maira works as volunteer chair leader for City Cancer Challenge in her hometown, and the local leader of Integrated Cancer Control Initiative in Latin America. She holds a Ph.D. in Medicine from the University of London and a post-doctorate in Genetics and Cancer from Vanderbilt University, Nashville, USA. Maira is also the founder and volunteer president of FEMAMA and IMAMA.

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Opinion: What makes a city a champion of people-centered care?

Opinion: What makes a city a champion of people-centered care?

over 4 years ago // Sponsored by City Cancer Challenge

Cities are taking the lead in reorienting cancer care to better meet the needs and local realities of people and communities. Learnings from Porto Alegre, Brazil, show how.