National cancer survivor day is a secular holiday celebrated on the first Sunday in June each year. For 2022 it was celebrated on 5th Sunday and the official guest was Doctor Aifello Sichwale the Chief government physician.
Due to importance of nutrition for cancer patient during and after treatment, a team of nutritionist from COUNSENUTH conducted nutrition
activities and exhibition at the event so as to increase knowledge and enable patient to control different cancer challenges associated with the treatment.
The nutrition activities conducted included measurement of body weight, height, reading of BMI, individual nutrition counselling based on measurement and
provision of nutrition education on balanced diet and five food groups to the mass. Also, different nutrition materials containing important messages were
displayed and distributed to the attendees. These activities form a basis in understanding the nutrition situation of individuals prior and after cancer treatment.
