Improving Blood Cancer and Blood Disease Services in South Africa

South Africa is a country with a shortage of haematologists, haematological support, advocacy and services. The Eastern Cape particularly, is recognised by national haematologists to have the highest prevalence of blood cancer in the country. Yet, the province does not  have a functioning specialised unit necessary for the effective treatment of blood diseases, offering only an outpatient facility for 7 million people. Other provinces also require ancillary services to enhance their own haematological services. Igazi with the help of fellow South Africans continues to lobby provincial and national government to improve haematological services.