Learning programme launched at Chris Hani Baragwanath

This is also aimed at making life more bearable for young cancer patients while improving on their educational skills.

Core, the leading distributor of Apple, DJI and Nintendo in South Africa launched an iSchool Africa iPad Learning Programme at Baragwanath hospital to observe International Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

This initiative which has been introduced to other hospitals like Steve Biko Academic Hospital aims to enhance  the educational experience of paediatric oncology patients, by giving them access to technology and educational resources during their treatment and hospital stay.

CEO of Baragwanath Hospital, Dr Nthabiseng Makgana welcomed guests and said it was a pleasure to welcome the Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa (CHOC) as they are an esteemed organisation dedicated at changing lives of children who are facing cancer challenges.

“iSchool Africa plays a pivotal role in these children’s lives and I hope that some of them come out as Doctors in the end ,” said Dr Makgana.

Hospital teachers and CHOC volunteers are being comprehensively trained to use the iPads effectively, offering essential educational support to young cancer patients so they don’t miss out on their education while at hospital.

CEO of Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa, Hedley Lewis said, “With September being International Cancer Awareness Month, we need to amplify the voices, be very aware that cancer is curable and we need to make sure that we embrace each other.

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