Child Cancer Deaths Rise 56% in Africa

A study in The Lancet found that child cancer deaths have increased by 56% in Africa since 1990. The survival rate for children with cancer is significantly lower in low- and middle-income countries compared to high-income countries. Access to timely diagnosis, appropriate treatment, and specialized care greatly impacts a child’s chances of survival.

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