Half of SA child cancer cases go undiagnosed

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Paediatric Oncologist Professor Mariana Kruger at Stellenbosch University explained that there is a vast population in rural areas where it takes longer to get to primary medical facilities and secondary hospitals.
26 Sep 2025 11AM English South Africa News · Daily News

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