Why Josephine Rapha - Eli Pediatric Lymphoma/Leukemia Trust?
Due to the significant threat and increasing incidence of this disease among children, especially those from low-income backgrounds, which notably includes Tanzania, it has become apparent that there is a need for a vessel that will not only be used to provide training and educate the community about lymphoma but will also serve as a crucial platform connecting people worldwide to undertake three major tasks:
- Seek ways to help a child recover from this type of cancer.
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Educate and train female doctors in the field of hematology, and ensure they return to the country to increase the number of hematologists, thus further assisting Tanzanian children with lymphoma. -
Approximately 30,000 cases of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) occur in the equatorial belt of Africa each year. Apart from the fact that Burkitt lymphoma (BL) is very common among children and adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa, very little is known about lymphomas in Africa. JRET shall enhance research and raise awareness to ensure more lives are saved. -
Lastly, but not least, advocate for the safety & protection of male children in all aspects.
Our Objectives and Functions
To ensure that people understand Lymphoma in its totality.
To ensure children affected by Lymphoma access to quality healthcare services
By seeking medical help when and where needed, setting up medical camps, clinics, and health awareness programs.
To provide medical aid, and promote preventive healthcare measures to children affected by Lymphoma
To be the voice for children affected by Lymphoma and influence the decisions that affect them.
To focus on the well-being of children and youth by
Providing access to better education on the matter, healthcare, protection, care and safeguard them from any kind of exploitation especially for the boy child and ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for their growth.
To provide educational resources and training opportunities for
Healthcare professionals to enhance their good understanding of Lymphoma diagnosis, treatment, and supportive care.
To promote Health and fitness to the general community
By encouraging and supporting the community members in adopting a healthy lifestyle by organizing regular training sessions and coaching. Thus this will help people be in good health and so avoid Lymphoma.
To initiate Healing Retreats, Hospice facilities
Such as for respite care to give a family member a break from caring by providing routine home care, continuous home care, general inpatient care, and respite care.
To operate as an endowment that invests into education, literacy and health initiatives.
