AFC collaborated with KNH to bring a Mizizi Workshop to their 105 cancer survivors, patients and their caregivers on 30th June. The focus on emotional healing was impactful and was termed as "timely" and "relatable" to the participants by our host partners.
โ 80% of pediatric cancers occur in LMICs
20% in HICs
โ 20% of pediatric cancer survive in LMICs
80% in HICs
โ 80-90% of oral presentations in conferences are from HICs
10%-20% from LMICs
How will we improve survival in LMICs to 60% by 2030 if their voices aren't heard
Our third & final Mizizi workshop pilot took place Wednesday in Kiambu County. After losing our location last minute, our team rallied for an alternative. We were humbled by the generous offer from a local pastor to use the beautiful grounds of his church nearby. #AFCKenya#Kenya
Announcing the inception of Tumaini, ABCO grassroots movement created by Breast Cancer Champions in collaboration with breast cancer organizations to create a dialogue about TNBC and MBC in Africa. #TumainiBreastCancer, #BreastCancerOutreach@Tumainibca
Celebrated World Cancer Day at the local Radio Station. The questions from callers still show there is alot of misconceptions on cancer . We still have alot of education to do in Rural Kenya and Africa.
What's your opinion on 'Expanding sexual health care in Kenya and Africa: needs and challenges' - Let us know and join the @ ISSM/SMSNA Sexual Health Symposium in Kenya on November 2019
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