Providing mental health support services to caregivers of cancer patients is crucial, as these individuals often face immense emotional and physical challenges while supporting their loved ones through difficult times.

This was highlighted by the Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Lynda Tabuya, who said that by providing resources such as counselling, support groups and stress management programs, we can help caregivers maintain their well-being and cope with the unique pressures on who have them. meet.

She adds that the ministry faces challenges in adequately supporting caregivers due to limited resources, lack of awareness of their needs, and insufficient training for caregivers.

“As a ministry, we are challenged to provide more support to our carers,” she said. “It’s something we know we need to change to have better care for our caregivers and our breast cancer patients and survivors.”

The Ministry of Women has donated $5,000 to the Cancer Society of Fiji to help run awareness sessions across the country, particularly in rural communities that may not have access to information and nearby hospitals.

These sessions aim to provide valuable knowledge to disadvantaged areas.

Tabuya adds that the ministry’s commitment is to provide women with relevant support in their fight against cancer.