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Ghana joined the global community on February 15 to observe World Childhood Cancer Day, with a renewed call for improved care and support for children battling cancer.
To commemorate the day, Lions Clubs International District 418, in collaboration with World Child Cancer Ghana, organised a five-kilometre awareness walk in Accra on February 14, 2026. The walk began at 37 Military Hospital and ended at Accra Mall, drawing families, health professionals, volunteers and other stakeholders.
The initiative aimed to spotlight the urgent need for early detection, improved access to treatment and stronger community support systems for children living with cancer. Participants used the platform to educate the public on recognising early warning signs and seeking prompt medical attention.
District Marketing and Public Relations Chairperson of Lions District 418, Lion Deloris Enyo Awalime, said the exercise was more than a symbolic event.
“This is not just a walk. It is a call for all of us to extend a helping hand to children living with cancer and to remind society that every child matters,” she stated.
First Vice District Governor, Lion Ebo Prah-Manson, urged parents and guardians to take childhood cancer seriously and offer both emotional and practical support to affected children. He noted that early reporting and strong family involvement could significantly improve treatment outcomes.
Country Coordinator for World Child Cancer Ghana, Md. Adwoa Pinamang Boateng Desu, emphasised the importance of sustained awareness and access to quality healthcare. She said the organisation continues to work with partners to ensure timely diagnosis and appropriate treatment for children across the country.
As part of the commemoration, the Lions donated 1,000 soft toys to World Child Cancer for distribution across its nine treatment hubs nationwide, to provide comfort and emotional support to children undergoing treatment.
The organisers reaffirmed that February is recognised within the Lions association as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, one of its key global causes. They called for sustained collaboration among government, health institutions, civil society and communities to help improve survival rates and enhance the quality of life for children battling cancer in Ghana.
Yaw Boagyan
