Department of Health

Every Ribbon Holds a Name, Every Name Holds a Story – Department of Health South Africa

Department of Health South Africa shared a post on LinkedIn:

“International Childhood Cancer Awareness.

‘Every ribbon holds a name, every name holds a story.’

  • Early diagnosis is crucial for improving outcomes
  • Timely referral for specialized care can save lives.”

Hedley Lewis, CEO of CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA, and Chairman of Childhood Cancer International – Africa Committee, shared this post, adding:

“Joint Media Statement.

Department and stakeholders call for collective support for children and teenagers living with cancer.

Pretoria: The Department of Health, in collaboration with the South African Association of Paediatric Haematology and Oncology (SAAPHO), the National Cancer Registry (NCR), CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa (CHOC), and the World Health Organization (WHO), invites South Africans to come together in support of children, adolescents, and their families impacted by childhood cancer during September’s International Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.”

Read further.

Proceed to the video attached to the post.

More posts featuring Hedley Lewis.