Uganda: Cancer On the Rise Among Children From Poor Families

6 February 2011

THE world celebrated World Cancer Day last Friday, and Uganda emphasised prevention and early diagnosis of cancers, especially in children. Over the years, coverage on cancer in adults has overshadowed cancer among children, yet the numbers continue to rise.

CHILDREN groan in pain with plaster wrapped around their swollen knees. They can hardly walk or support themselves. Others lie helplessly with swollen jaws and eyes, while their parents look on helplessly.

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