Over 3,000 donated supplies include painkillers, vitamins, burn creams and other medications designed to relieve pain and minimize radiation side effects.
Iraq - Kurdistan Save the Children (KSC) has launched a vital initiative to supply essential medical items to the Zhianawa Cancer Center, helping ensure timely, effective treatment for pediatric radiation therapy patients and others in need. This effort highlights KSC's commitment to alleviating suffering and supporting the most vulnerable in their journey to recovery.
The donation includes over 3,000 critical supplies, such as painkillers, vitamin supplements, burn creams and other essential medications designed to relieve pain and minimize the side effects of radiation. For patients undergoing radiation therapy -- who often endure painful skin burns and significant discomfort - these supplies will provide much-needed support.
Prior to KSC's intervention, the Zhianawa Cancer Center faced ongoing shortages of these essential medications, posing challenges to consistent care and delaying treatment for many, especially young patients. Recognizing this urgent need, KSC stepped in to ensure that these resources are now available and accessible to all who require them.
"Our goal is to make a real difference in the lives of these children and their families during their most challenging times," says KSC President Sara Rashid. "Access to medical support shouldn't be a barrier to healing. By supplying these muchneeded supplies, we're helping to ensure that young patients receive the care they need to face their treatments with resilience and hope.
This initiative is a powerful example of Kurdistan Save the Children's mission to improve healthcare access and uphold children's wellbeing. By supporting the Zhianawa Cancer Center with these essential medical supplies, KSC not only addresses immediate needs but also reinforces the quality and capacity of healthcare services for patients facing cancer.
About KSC
KSC is a non-profit, non-political and non-sectarian organization that provides assistance to children regardless of race, gender, political or religious affiliation. It operates through four essential programs: Child Protection, Education, Health and Youth Ability Development as well as emergency relief during disasters.
KSC's main aim is to work directly or indirectly to ensure a better future for children by improving and providing their various medical, social, economic and educational needs.
KSC was co-founded in 1991 by Hero Ibrahim Ahmad and Shanaz Ibrahim Ahmad, currently First Lady of Iraq.
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