The Patela Care Foundation Confront and Conquer Childhood Cancer Awareness walk CACCAW 2022 in collaboration with Oyo State Ministry of Health, Pediatric Oncology Unit UCH, Radiation Oncology Department UCH Ibadan, Psycho Oncology Society of Nigeria POSON, Nigerian Cancer Society NCS, Dove-Haven Foundation DHF, Breast Cancer Association of Nigeria BRECAN, Medical Precious Consult, Medical Women Association of Nigeria (MWAN), The Methodist Secondary School Ibadan, The AIl Souls High School Ibadan and The Vale College Ibadan was an inspiring event with positive impactful ripple events.

The event started with a 2km awareness walk from Foodco Bodija to the Oyo State Secretariat. The walk was led by senior secondary school students from our partner schools, Oyo State government officials and members from all our partners. At the State Secretariat we had a health talk about childhood cancer and the need for all stakeholders to improve access to care. This was chaired by the Oyo State Commissioner for Health, represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Oyo State Ministry of Health.

Present at the event was the Oyo State Commissioner for Health ably represented by the Permanent secretary of Health Oyo State Dr Adeyanju , Directors of the ministry of health and Oyo State Health desk officer Mrs Abioye
Also present were the distinguished representatives of collaborating organizations.
Prof Chioma Asuzu; founder Psycho Oncology Society of Nigeria, Dr Akin Odanye; President Psycho Oncology Society of Nigeria, Dr Samuel Ekundayo; Founder Dove-Haven Foundation, Dr Mrs Olusola-Taiwo; MD Precious Gems Medical Consult, Mrs Tolu Taiwo National President Breast Cancer Association of Nigeria, Mr Promise Secretary Breast Cancer Association of Nigeria, Dr Kemi Otolorin National President Medical Women Association of Nigeria, Dr Adeyemi Oyo State President Medical Women Association of Nigeria, Dr Abel Aniegbe and Dr Obi Radiation Oncology Department UCH Ibadan, Dr Oluwadare Pediatric Oncology Unit UCH Ibadan and senior secondary school students.

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