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Achievements

CHILDHOOD CANCER and INHERITED BLOOD DISEASES PROGRAM

This program, initiated in 2006, aims at offering free comprehensive care and awareness to children with cancer and inherited blood diseases all over the country. It also offers awareness and psycho-social support to affected children and their families. he program has had multiple achievements over the years.

Children Benefiting from GNK Childhood Cancer and Inherited Blood Diseases Program in 2019-20
Disease category Number
Sickle Cell disease 490
Thalassemia 50
Bleeding disorders 270
Other inherited
blood disorders
140
Cancer 50
Total N 1000
The annual cost of treating a child with cancer is around $50,000
The annual cost of treating a child with an inherited blood disorder ranges from $30,000 – $40,000