Delayed diagnosis blamed for Zanzibar child cancer deaths
Health specialists in Zanzibar are warning that delayed diagnosis is a primary factor in childhood cancer deaths. They emphasize that early detection and prompt medical intervention are critical for successful treatment outcomes.
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Improving public awareness and diagnostic speed in low-income regions is essential to reducing preventable mortality rates among children with cancer.
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AN average of 13 children die from cancer in Zanzibar every year, with health specialists warning that delays in recognising symptoms and seeking medical attention can allow the disease to progress and become more difficult to treat.
The warning was issued during a cancer-awareness session for health workers and journalists at Tumekuja School this week here, where specialists stressed the importance of early detection and prompt treatment of childhood cancers.
Specialist in paediatric oncology and haematology at Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS), Dr Lulu Chirande, said parents and caregivers should not ignore unusual changes in children’s health but should seek medical assessment as soon as possible.
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