By Oluwaseun Nubi

Mr Moyosore Ogunlewe, Chairman of Kosofe Local Government Area, Lagos State, has urged women to embrace early detection as a vital means of preventing the spread of cancer.

Speaking on Monday during a one-day sensitisation programme for female council staff, Ogunlewe stressed the importance of self-awareness and regular medical check-ups.

He appealed to women worldwide, highlighting the urgent need for breast cancer prevention, a growing global concern requiring immediate attention and action.

Ogunlewe emphasised that reporting unusual bodily changes, particularly in the breasts, could be life-saving and help prevent untimely deaths from the disease.

He reaffirmed the council’s commitment to continuous cancer prevention efforts and revealed future plans to engage male staff in prostate cancer awareness campaigns.

Dr Kehinde Oguntoyinbo, the council’s Medical Officer, educated the women on personal steps to help prevent cancer’s spread and encouraged proactive health practices.

The sensitisation aligns with broader campaigns by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and Lagos State Government to raise global awareness about breast cancer.

Staff at the venue were immediately screened to determine their health status, ensuring prompt medical intervention where necessary. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Kamal Tayo Oropo