Physical Health Malawi Project #8087

Improve cancer care for 250 children in Malawi

by World Child Cancer UK

Project Report | Aug 11, 2015
Improving Care for Children with Cancer in Malawi

By Joseph Dixon | Operations manager (Africa)

Dear all.

Our project in Malawi continues to progress and we are pleased that more children continue to receive the treatment and care they need.

Some project highlights and achievements from the last three months under the leadership of Professor Molyneux have been:

The successful introduction of the web based reporting system for pathology via Newcastle.
The outcome of children with stage 3 and 4 Burkitt lymphoma has improved on the protocol instituted 2 years ago by 20%.
The introduction of systemic antifungals has improved the outcome with infections during intensive phases of treatment.
Regular twinning support and training for local staff
Ongoing patient and family support in the unit

Looking ahead:

World Child Cancer will visit Malawi next month to work with the team on developing the next 5 year strategic plan for support.
A sponsored trek up Mulanje Mountain will take place in October - Mulanje is a huge block of mountains rising to 3000m above a largely flat plain. Good Luck to them all!

It is down to supporters like you that we can continue supporting children with cancer in Malawi. A big Thank You to you all!

Best wishes

World Child Cancer team

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