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Foundation rallies 10 cities for childhood cancer awareness walk
By Justina Auta The Okapi Children Cancer Foundation (OkapiCCF) says it will mobilise participants across 10 cities in Nigeria and the United Kingdom for…
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NGO takes cancer outreach to Abuja community
By Mercy Sawok The Okapi Children Cancer Foundation, in partnership with Silver Cross Hospital Foundation, has taken childhood cancer awareness, free medical screening and…
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N302.3bn cancer institute to train oncology experts across Africa – NICRAT D-G
By Folasade Akpan The National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT) says the proposed N302.3 billion National Cancer Institute will serve as a…
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Nigeria targets local production of cancer equipment by 2030 – Salako
By Folasade Akpan Nigeria is targeting technology transfer and local production of radiotherapy and imaging equipment by 2030 to strengthen cancer care, Dr Iziaq…
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FG targets improved cancer care with 25 new linear accelerators
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government has announced plans to procure 25 additional linear accelerators between 2027 and 2029 to expand cancer treatment capacity…
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Cancer treatment: Scientists use plant extracts to create silver nanoparticles
By Kayode Adebiyi Russian researchers, in collaboration with experts from other countries, have found a way to use the leaves of the melaleuca plant,…
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Private sector critical to reducing Nigeria’s cancer burden – NICRAT
By Folasade Akpan Prof. Usman Aliyu, Director-General of the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT), says the private sector remains critical to…
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FG welcomes Lancet report on cancer workforce crisis
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government has welcomed the unveiling of the “Lancet Oncology Commission on Cancer Workforce: A Global Crisis”, describing it as…
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Experts seek improved funding, insurance for childhood cancer care
By Mercy Sawok/Justina Auta Medical experts and the Okapi Children Cancer Foundation have called for increased government funding and expanded health insurance coverage to…
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NGO trains oncology nurses on breast cancer care in Abuja
By Reporters Project Pink Blue (PPB), a leading cancer care non-governmental organisation, held a specialised training for oncology nurses to broaden their knowledge on…