27 Feb 15th February is International Childhood Cancer Day. 💛The Focus in 2023 continues to be ‘Better Survival’ is achievable #throughyourhands with a focus on paying tribute to the families and caregivers and the positive impact they have on the lives of children 🧒 and adolescents with cancer. Childhood cancer can be cured and the well-being of survivors achieved if all stakeholders continue acting resolutely together in key areas.

🥺Cancer is one of the leading causes of death among children and adolescents worldwide; Every year, more than 400,000 children and adolescents below 20, are diagnosed with cancer. The rate of survival depends on the region, with 80% survival in most High Income Countries but as low as 20% only in Low and MIddle Income Countries.😢 The impact of childhood cancer translates into years of life lost, more significant inequalities, and economic difficulties. This situation can and should change.

The Target Goal of the WHO Global Childhood Cancer Initiative is to eliminate all pain and suffering of children fighting cancer and achieve at least 60% survival for all children diagnosed with cancer around the world by 2030.💪This represents an approximate doubling of the current cure rate and will save an additional one million children’s lives over the next decade.

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