The United Nations Children Fund representative, Geert Caepellaere has disclosed that it is part of the government’s health policy to provide medical service to all women of child bearing age and children under-five years of age.
Unfortunately there are no free medical services for children suffering from cancer or cancer related ailments and it is left with the Government to ensure that free medical facilities are provided for under-five children and women.
The international community in its drive to help women and children in Sierra Leone by supporting their medical needs it is also important for them to consider the many that are suffering from cancer.
The UNICEF Country Representative made this disclosure of government’s commitment at a press briefing at the Ministry of Social Welfare Conference Hall on Monday during the preparations for the commemoration of the Day of the African Child. He stressed the need for accessible and affordable health care service for women and children.
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No solution to Kargbo's hand despite years of suffering. wound in the hand discharges pus, and has been with her for years.
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