By Liz Burns | Operations Manager
The annual International Society of Paediatric Oncology (SIOP) conference took place in London in October and was attended by delegates from all over the world including healthcare professionals, policy makers and support group members. During the event both the project leader Professor Elizabeth Molyneux and Dr Trijn Israels from one of the twinning partner hospitals spoke about the project at several different sessions and were received very well by those attending.
The Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital has seen over 850 cases of childhood cancer since the start of the project in January 2009. The numbers of patients seen are increasing every year which is a sign of the improving awareness of childhood cancer in Malawi. There is ongoing training for doctors and nurses to improve their confidence and knowledge.
A microscope camera and computer are now being used at the project which has significantly increased the speed of diagnosis. The Clinical Field Officer is also continuing with follow-up visits into the community.
We are delighted with how the project is progressing and would like to thank all our Global Giving supporters.
Thank-you!
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