Environmental organisation raises awareness on pollution, cancer
Residents were able to interact and share their stories, and guest speakers educated attendees on cancer awareness.
WITH the focus on high levels of pollution in the South Durban area and the negative health impacts it has on residents, a meeting and health screening clinic was hosted at the Austerville Community Hall on October 13.
Members of the Wentworth Cancer Support Group, as well as the Merebank Cancer Support Group, who live along the fence-line of Engen’s refinery in Tara Road, joined the South Durban Community Environmental Alliance (SDCEA) and staff from Wentworth Hospital, to engage about their health concerns, as well as the ongoing issue of health risks associated with pollution.
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Residents were able to interact and share their stories, and guest speakers educated attendees on cancer awareness.
SDCEA’s founder and director, Desmond D’sa, said educational programmes and free health screenings were crucial for all communities in South Durban that have for years been plagued with pollution from the many industries in the area.
A talk on cancer awareness was conducted by Faith Dorasamy, while cancer survivor, and Charmaine Tromp, shared her story and inspired attendees.
Residents were also educated by the Cancer and Infectious Diseases Epidemiology Research Unit, as well as the Gateway Clinic team.
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