Safe care for children undergoing chemotherapy – Tanzania
Dinsdag 14 april 2026Through this project, children with cancer in Tanzania receive safer and less painful treatments during chemotherapy. Nurses are trained in better techniques for IV placement and pain management. With simple tools, such as a vein finder and VR glasses for distraction, the
number of failed injection attempts has been reduced. Greater attention is also being paid to complications such as medication leakage into the tissue. As a result, children experience less pain and anxiety, and treatment is safer and more effective.
Goal:
Reduce pain and complications
Theme:
Pediatric Oncology and Quality of Care
Target audience:
150 children
Location:
Tanzania
Health pioneer:
Lwitiko Mwakanyamale
Project
Objective
Results
Project
Children receiving chemotherapy often undergo multiple painful attempts at intravenous access and are at risk of complications. This project trains nurses in safe techniques and introduces tools to reduce pain and prevent complications, thereby improving the quality and safety of care.
Objective
Improving safe IV placement and pain relief in children with cancer by training nurses and utilizing tools.
This reduces the number of failed attempts and complications, making treatment more comfortable and safer for children.
Results
- Nurses trained in safe IV insertion techniques
- Fewer failed IV insertion attempts in children
- Reduced pain and anxiety during treatment
- Fewer complications, such as medication leakage
Health pioneer Lwitiko Mwakanyamale
Lwitiko Mwakanyamale (on the right in the photo) is a nurse specializing in pediatric oncology. He works daily with children undergoing chemotherapy and has extensive practical experience with the challenges of IV placement. Drawing on this experience, he developed this project to make care safer and less stressful. He focuses on practical improvements that have a direct impact on patient safety and comfort.
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