Childhood cancer: Student nurses sensitised on early warning signs
The Paediatric Oncology Unit in Ghana's Upper East Region is training student nurses to identify early warning signs of childhood cancer. This initiative aims to improve health-seeking behavior by equipping future healthcare workers with the knowledge to guide community members.
Why it matters
Early detection is critical for improving survival rates in childhood cancer, particularly in regions where access to specialized oncology care is limited.
Bolgatanga, Sept. 20, GNA – The Paediatric Oncology Unit of the Upper East Regional Hospital has sensitised students of the Nursing Training College in Bolgatanga on the early warning signs of childhood cancer and appropriate health-seeking behaviour.
The engagement formed part of activities, including radio discussions, planned by the Unit to mark Childhood Cancer Awareness Month under its “Gold Ribbon Upper East” initiative.
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month is observed globally in September each year to honour young patients and survivors and raise awareness about childhood cancer.
The Paediatric Oncology Unit, in collaboration with the Childhood Cancer Society of Ghana, recently launched the Hospital’s maiden Childhood Cancer Awareness Month initiative on the theme: “Demonstrating Impact: From Challenge to Change. See, Start, Save.”
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