PROGRAM AND ACTIVITIES

20 Jul

30 November -0001 until 30 November -0001

Increased Access To Quality Cervical Cancer Services

Kabudula, Lilongwe Rural

WOCACA

20 Jul

30 March 2023 until 31 March 2023

Colorectal Cancer Awareness

Lilongwe District

WOCACA

3 Aug

30 November -0001 until 30 November -0001

Global CSOs Calls World Health Organization to stop closed-door meetings with alcohol lobbyists

National

WOCACA

24 Jul

30 November -0001 until 30 November -0001

WOCACA host FIND/KILELE Health Africa Cervical Cancer Advocates Meeting

Lilongwe

WOCACA

24 Jul

30 November -0001 until 30 November -0001

WOCACA host FIND/KILELE Health Africa Cervical Cancer Advocates Meeting

Lilongwe

Current and On Going Activities/Projects

Mobilization, awareness building, and sensitization on cancers, particularly cervical cancer, breast cancer, colorectal cancer, and other cancers among women, girls, their families, and communities as crucial for improving early detection, prevention, and access to appropriate healthcare

Facilitating cervical cancer, breast cancer, and colorectal cancer screening and treatment at the district or health centers as essential for improving accessibility and early detection of these cancers

Engaging girls and teachers in selected primary and secondary schools in the districts of impact to share information on cervical cancer, breast cancer, colorectal cancer, and Human papillomavirus (HPV) as an effective way to raise awareness and promote health education among girls, boys, teachers and the wider school community.

Engaging communities, training community leaders/duty bearers to empower them with knowledge about cervical cancer, breast cancer, colorectal cancer, and other cancers as a crucial step in creating a supportive and informed environment for cancer prevention, early detection, and access to healthcare.

Ongoing raising awareness on the link between alcohol consumption and cancer is essential to inform the public about the health risks associated with alcohol consumption. Including advocacy on labeling of alcohol bottles or containers with warnings about the risks of specific cancers as an effective measure to communicate this information to consumers.

Ongoing raising awareness on the link between tobacco smoking and cancer as crucial to highlight the significant health risks associated with this harmful habit. This is taking into consideration that smoking tobacco is a major cause of various cancers and other serious health conditions

Patient advocacy, care, and support are essential components of comprehensive cancer management. WOCACA therefore will continue to ensure that cancer patients receive the best possible care and support. This will be an ongoing process that require a multidisciplinary approach, involving healthcare professionals, support organizations, volunteers, and the broader community.

WOCACA continues to partner, collaborate, and network with others as a vital aspect of addressing the complex challenges posed by cancer and improving cancer prevention, treatment, and support services. This will help leverage our expertise, resources, and influences to achieve shared goals in the fight against cancer

WOCACA continues to partner, collaborate, and network with others as a vital aspect of addressing the complex challenges posed by cancer and improving cancer prevention, treatment, and support services. This will help leverage our expertise, resources, and influences to achieve shared goals in the fight against cancer

Past Activities and Projects

Project on increased Access to Quality Cervical Cancer Services, to encourage more women to undergo cervical cancer screening and prioritize their cervical health with support from AmplifyChange.

Capacity Building Seed Grant project for the Malawi Non-Communicable Diseases Alliance with support from Global NCDs Alliance.

“My Views, My Voice” project focusing on amplifying the voices, visibility and activity inclusion of People Living with NCDs (PLAWNCDs) with support from Global NCDs Alliance.

Project focusing on building capacity for community awareness and mobilization in order to create demand for cervical cancer prevention and control services with support from Management Sciences for Health (msh).

Coordinating and conducting country focus group discussions (country consultations) on behalf of Civil Society Engagement Mechanism for UHC2030 (CSEM) on the State of the UHC Commitment (SoUHCC) with support from WACI Health.

Project focusing on helping cancer patients to keep living with dignity despite the physical side effects and symptoms of their cancers. This is a project which was supported by Brustkrebs Deutschland e.V from German through Association Advanced Breast Cancer Global Alliance.

Project focusing on screening of the documentary on elimination of cervical cancer in order to support and enhance community awareness and behaviour change for cervical cancer prevention and control among women and girls. This is supported by Moonshine Agency from Australia.

Mobilisation and awareness raising on Blue Hat Bow Tie Colon for Colorectal Cancer with the main aim of promoting early Colorectal cancer screening, treatment and bring stakeholders together to fight against Colorectal cancer. This was supported by Global Colon Cancer Association. (GCCA).