Fiji diagnoses 20 to 30 new cases of childhood cancer each year.
This was highlighted by President Jioji Konrote at the 2018 Fiji Childhood Cancer Awareness Month launch who says that in Fiji, the most common childhood cancer is Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, followed by brain tumour and this is similar to the global trend in childhood cancer.
He says it is crucial that parents and guardians recognise early warning signs to ensure timely diagnosis, timely referrals and proper treatment protocols.
Konrote says the report also reveals that there are an estimated 80,000 deaths annually from childhood cancer worldwide, and an increasing inequality in childhood cancer diagnosis and treatment between high‑income and low‑income countries.
WOWS Kids Fiji will also have information booths during events such as the Vodafone Hibiscus Festival and a walk and fun run event is scheduled for Lautoka and the Coral Coast.
