In his message, Anthony educated the children how cancer is on the increase today. There are many health challenges in Uganda and in Luweero Triangle in particular yet; health planners have given it little attention compared to other illnesses.
It is sad that amidst given Health center screening services available in place, the community is still ignorant about cancer. Many children did not know that if cancer is discovered early enough it can be treated. This was clearly evidenced when out of 202 children present; only one child had ever tested for cancer. Children were also brought to an understanding that sometimes people feel cancer related pains yet little crosses their mind to go for cancer investigation. Instead of seeking professional help, some people opt to go for herbs to treat the disease reiterated Anthony. Like any other isolated community most children who participated thought cancer is a disease for the rich and it is far from them. Hence encouraging the young generation to seek consultations on cancer so as to establish their health status.
The most challenging part is not because people are careless with their lives but the community lacks sensitization.
This therefore serves to call for a concerted effort of all in the fight against cancer.
Prepared and compiled by;
Isanga Anthony
UCRF Programs Manager
In the picture is Isanga Anthony addressing children on cancer.
The following day, Anthony also managed to talk to a team of SILC Field agents and their supervisors about cancer. SILC is an acronym for Savings in Internal Lending Communities. Below are some of the pictures for the session.
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