Health
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…
Tag: Cancer
Health
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…
Health
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…
Health
Cancer Society endorses FG support programme for cancer patients
By Folasade Akpan The Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS) has endorsed the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare’s Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Assistance…
Politics
AI may help tackle Nigeria’s cervical cancer crisis — US-based Researcher
By Usman Aliyu A United States-based Nigerian communication scholar, Mr Habeeb Abdulrauf, says Artificial Intelligence (AI) could become a decisive tool in Nigeria’s…
Health
Abuja inaugurates 9 cancer care projects to improve diagnosis, treatment
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Tuesday inaugurated nine priority projects under the Abuja City Cancer Programme to strengthen prevention, diagnosis,…
Health
Urologist warns no amount of sex, special diet can prevent prostate cancer
By Vivian Ihechu Prof. Kingsley Ekwueme, a Robotic Urological Surgeon, has clarified that no amount of sexual activity or dietary supplements could prevent the…
Health
FG launches cervical cancer screening in Imo
By Peter Okolie The Federal Government on Wednesday launched the Cervical Cancer Screening Programme in Owerri, as part of its deliberate efforts to curb…
Health
Expert decries low prostate cancer awareness, screening among Nigerian men
By Damilola Oyeleke A medical expert, Dr Joshua Oluwayomi, has raised concern over low awareness and poor screening uptake for prostate cancer among Nigerian…
Health
Foundation intensifies school campaign against childhood cancer
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…