In a bid to eradicate cancer ailment amongst her citizens across the 16 Local Government Areas of the State, Kwara State Government has flagged off a free breast and cervical cancer screening at Bode Saadu Primary Health Center, in Moro Local Government Area of Kwara State.
The ceremony performed by the state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Amina Ahmed El-Imam, is aimed at improving people’s health, especially women, all across Kwara State.
At the event, Dr. El-Imam charged women of reproductive age to take full advantage of this crucial health initiative provided by the current administration, emphasizing the importance of regular screenings in maintaining a healthy living, at all times.
She added that breast and cervical cancers are leading causes of death among women globally, but early detection significantly improves the chances of successful treatment and survival.
“Prevention is the most effective method to combat breast and cervical cancers. “With early screening and detections, lives could be saved. This outreach however, is an essential step towards ensuring that the Kwara Women remain healthy and protected.”
In his remarks, the Director of Personnel Management, Moro Local Government, Mr. Arinde Olamilekan, expressed gratitude to the Governor of the State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his commitment to improve the health standards of his people, through initiatives like this cancer screening excercise.
Also, the representative of the District Head, Mogaji Lakanla Ahmed Amusa who spoke on behalf of the community, called on Moro people to continue to support the current administration’s efforts at bringing essential healthcare services to the people.
He equally appreciated government’s kind gesture of improving public health sector across the State .
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