Health
Foundation promotes community awareness, early diagnosis of childhood cancer
By Justina Auta Okapi Children Cancer Foundation (OkapiCCF) has embarked on community sensitisation in FCT communities to dispel myths and encourage early medical…
Tag: AWARENESS
Defence/Security
Cancer not death sentence, early detection is key – Stakeholders
Stakeholders in the health and defence community on Friday said cancer was not a death sentence and emphasised that proactive screening, screening and timely access to care are critical.
Health
Autism expert warns of dangers of delaying early intervention
By France Ofili Uchendu Nwabara, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of St. Stephens Family Autism Centre, Abuja, has warned Nigerian families about the dangers…
Features
Why Genotype Compatibility matters in Sickle Cell prevention
By Uche Bibilari, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a genetic blood disorder that arises when both parents carry the…
Health
Rotaract Club to raise awareness on sickle cell, cancer, HIV/AIDS
By Philip Yatai The Rotaract Club of Omole-Golden, Lagos, says it has concluded plans for its maiden fashion show to raise awareness on sickle…
Features
Advancing Autism awareness and inclusion in Africa
By Abiemwense Moru, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Autism awareness has gained huge global attention in recent years. However, in Africa, progress remains hindered…
General News
Foundation urges increased awareness on rights, welfare of PWDs
By Ahmed Musa Dr Susan Ake, the Managing Director of Lifesquare Leadership Initiative (LLI), a Non-Governmental Organisation, has called for increased awareness on rights…
General News
Breast Cancer, not death sentence – FCT official
Dr Dayo Benjamin-Laniyi, the Mandate Secretary, Women Affairs Secretariat, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has counseled women not to see breast cancer as death sentence.