Rowaka Cancer Group - Sierra Leone

By Alusine Sesay Reverend Mohamed Kamara of the Wesleyan Church has advised young people to be mindful of the dangers of cigarette smoking and use of illegal drugs. Rev. Kamara made this call during a LIVESTRONG sensitization programme at Old Railway Line, Wellington on Friday. The occasion attracted young and old people in the community including the tribal head, Yabom Poro. Reverend Kamara, who was Chairman of the occasion, said many young people in Sierra Leone are at risk of exposing themselves to ill health especially cancer, if steps are not taken to seriously inform them about the dangers of cigarette smoking and exposure to illegal drugs. He said the action by the organization, Rowaca Cancer Group, to reach out to the grassroots is a welcome move as educating poor and vulnerable people about cancer will save lives in the community. He said he accepted the offer to be chairman of the occasion because he has faith in the team leader and the drive the organization is taking. “I...

LIVESTRONG Team Leader Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide but unfortunately in Africa, priority is yet to be focused in it as is often seen with diseases like malaria, HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis. Despite the lapses, African nations can still join the international community and be part in the drive to ensure cancer become a priority in the decision making processes. The cancer scourge has become so threatening that over 500 delegates from 65 countries in October gathered at the Royal Dublin Society in Dublin to learn, cooperate, and communicate in order to find ways to work together as a community in the fight against cancer. The LIVESTRONG Global Cancer Summit is an unprecedented step by the Lance Amstrong Foundation to ensure that people worldwide are provided with national control plans by their governments. Stakeholders in the summit made a statement of unity, reiterating the urgent need for countries to have National Cancer Control Plans, to make a glo...