The Algerian League for Human Rights Defense (LADDH) has raised concerns over the increasing number of children diagnosed with cancer in Algeria. According to the league, 1,500 new cases of cancer are detected in children every year, accounting for 5% of the total population suffering from cancer in the country. This alarming trend has prompted the LADDH to launch a campaign to sensitize the public about the importance of early diagnosis and treatment.
The LADDH made the announcement on the occasion of the World Childhood Cancer Day, which is observed on February 15th every year. The league emphasized that early detection and proper treatment can significantly increase the chances of recovery for children with cancer. The organization also highlighted that the situation has changed dramatically in recent years, according to medical oncology specialists.
The most common types of cancer affecting children in Algeria include solid tumors, soft tissue tumors, leukemia, brain tumors, and nervous system tumors. Other frequent forms of cancer among children in Algeria are lymphomas, bone cancers, soft tissue sarcomas, kidney cancers, eye cancers, and adrenal gland cancers. The LADDH expressed concern that the authorities seem not to be taking the situation seriously.
The LADDH cited a project to build a pediatric oncology center in Bab El Oued, Algiers, which was initiated in 2001. Despite passing through several ministries and being approved by the Council of Ministers, the project has stalled, and the center has yet to admit its first patients 18 years later. The league deplored the delay and called for concrete solutions to support children and their families affected by cancer.
The LADDH stressed that it is the public's duty to demand action from the authorities to address the issue. The organization urged the government to take immediate action to help children with cancer and their families, both during and after treatment. The league's campaign aims to raise awareness about the need for improved healthcare services for children with cancer in Algeria.
According to medical experts, the situation has changed significantly in recent years, with a notable increase in cancer cases among children. The LADDH's concerns are echoed by oncologists, who emphasize the importance of early detection and treatment in improving survival rates. The league's efforts aim to draw attention to the plight of children with cancer in Algeria and to push for better healthcare services.
The LADDH's call to action comes as Algeria grapples with a growing number of cancer cases among children. With 1,500 new cases diagnosed every year, the need for effective solutions has become increasingly urgent. The league's campaign is expected to continue, with the goal of pressuring the authorities to take concrete steps to address the issue and provide better support to children with cancer and their families.
Key points
- Algeria records 1,500 new child cancer cases annually.
- Early detection and treatment can significantly increase recovery chances for children with cancer.
- A pediatric oncology center project initiated in 2001 has stalled, despite approval and funding.
