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Childhood cancer can be treated successfully at affordable costs. This project focuses on increasing the survival rate of children with cancer in Ghana. With early detection and improved access to treatment, there is a lot we can do reduce child mortality from cancer in Ghana.

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  • Cancer Cancer
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    Situation

    Childhood cancer has emerged as a leading cause of mortality, as infection risks eg HIV, TB, Malaria & Pneumonia are being better controlled. Childhood cancer, especially Burkitt lymphoma, can be treated successfully with at least 50% cure rates. Wilms’ tumour and retinoblastoma can also be treated successfully at affordable costs. With early detection and improved access to treatment, we can do a lot to help reduce child mortality from cancer.

    Solution

    AfrOx is supporting the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra as part of a 5 year programme to improve childhood cancer survival rates in Ghana.This programme will contribute funding to make drugs more affordable for families; help raise awareness of the si

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  • Cancer Cancer
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