Department to launch Voice of Cancer Anti-Stigma Project at Bara
In an effort to maximise knowledge about cancer and to decrease stigma in our communities, the Gauteng Department of Health and five NGOs will tomorrow launch Voice of Cancer Anti Stigma Project at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital in Soweto.
The project whose launch coincides with World Cancer Day is in partnership with PinkDrive, Campaigning for Cancer, CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation, More Balls than Most and Hospice Palliative Care Association.
The aim of the three year project is to educate, increase awareness, expose myths, reduce stigma and encourage early detection and screening through existing public health structures and programmes.
Journalists are invited to attend.
Details of the launch are as follows:
Date: Tuesday, 4 February 2014
Time: 10h30
Venue: Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital - Recreational Hall
Enquiries:
Simon Zwane
Cell: 082 551 9892
RSVP: Phume Khumalo
Cell: 082 334 9851
