Cancer is a an emerging public health problem in Africa, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The agency says cancer is a leading cause of death around the world. WHO estimates that without intervention 84 million people will die of cancer between 2005 and 2015.
Producer/Presenter:Derrick Mbatha
Editor:Daniel Dickinson
Production Assistant:Florence Poblete-Enriquez
Studio Engineer:Rosie Starr
Duration: 10'00"
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