About this episode
Send a textDr. Emmanuela Amoako discusses her journey as a pediatric oncologist and her innovative COMPASS project, which aims to improve childhood cancer detection in Ghana. She emphasizes the importance of empowering caregivers and the challenges faced by children with cancer in low-income countries. The conversation also covers the need for expanded pediatric oncology units, the African Cancer Atlas initiative, and the role of bioethics in healthcare. Dr. Amoako calls for community support and crowdfunding to build a sustainable pediatric oncology center, highlighting the importance of local funding for cancer research in Africa.Support Dr. Amoako's Pediatric Cancer Project in Ghana: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-ghanaian-children-fight-cancer-close-to-homeTo support us, consider becoming a paid subscriber on Patreon or making a one-time donation via PayPal. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: globalhealthunfiltered.comFollow us on X (@unfiltered_gh), LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.
