Sanjeeva Gunasekera Profile picture
Proud Sri Lankan. Paediatric Oncologist. Interested in Childhood Cancer, Cancer Policy, Health Services Research, Sports.
May 16, 2022 10 tweets 8 min read
Many thanks to @worldsiop for focusing attention on #SriLanka
Since many have inquired here is a thread about the current ground situation. Its going to be long, so apologies in advance.
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siop-online.org/news/official-… Childhood cancer in #SriLanka -
Around 750 children are diagnosed with cancer in SL each year and almost all of them are treated at the #NCISL. As in all public hospitals in SL, @ NCISL all care is provided with no cost to patients/caregivers.

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sciencedirect.com/science/articl…