By Justina Auta The Okapi Children Cancer Foundation (OkapiCCF) has intensified efforts to curb rising childhood cancer mortality through a targeted school-based awareness campaign across the Federal Capital Territory, officials said Monday in Abuja. Ms Kemi Adekanye, Founder and Chief Volunteer of OkapiCCF, disclosed this in an interview with NewsContinue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu Continued engagement with Nigeria’s National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) and other state institutions is beginning to expand access to cancer care, says Maturin Tchoumi, a Senior Roche Executive. However, according to him, late diagnosis and low breast cancer awareness are still costing lives. Tchoumi, who leadsContinue Reading
By Lilian U. Okoro Medical leaders in the health sector have announced the official unveiling of a landmark clinical trial offering new hope to patients battling advanced colorectal cancer. The announcement took place at a news conference held at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba, Lagos onContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola The Lagos Aviators Lions Club has donated medical supplies and financial assistance to children battling cancer at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), the club’s President, Theresa Emordi, disclosed on Tuesday. The announcement was made during the club’s Childhood Cancer Awareness Campaign at LASUTH, themed: “ChildhoodContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Okapi Children Cancer Foundation (OkapiCCF) has embarked on community sensitisation in FCT communities to dispel myths and encourage early medical checks for children. Ms Kemi Adekanye, Founder of OkapiCCF, said the outreach formed part of activities marking the organisation’s 10th anniversary and the 2026 International ChildhoodContinue Reading
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.Continue Reading
Mrs Mernan Oluyede, President, Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA), has called for urgent action to expand access to cancer care and eliminate barriers preventing timely diagnosis and treatment.Continue Reading
Cancer By Justina Auta The Cancer Consciousness Initiative (CCI) has inaugurated the TeleOncology Hub to improve access to specialist cancer care in Northeastern Nigeria. The programme offers telemedicine consultations, virtual Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings, and patient navigation services. Dr Hannatu Ayuba, CEO of CCI and Programme Lead of TeleOncology Hub, describedContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun BRICON Foundation, a non-governmental organisation, has stressed the need to empower and integrate cancer survivors into society to restore their sense of belonging and living. Co-founder, Mrs Abigail Simon-Hart, made the call on Saturday at the 2025 Cancer Survivor Conference, organised by the foundation and themed ‘TogetherContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, says President Bola Tinubu’s renewed Hope Agenda has made the treatment of cancer possible in the country. Idris stated this when he and his team paid a courtesy visit to the Governor of Enugu State, Mr PeterContinue Reading
