NAOWA holds Breast Cancer awareness campaign

The Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA), 8 Division Chapter has organised a one day awareness campaign on breast cancer.

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The awareness campaign which took place at Giginya Cantonment, Sokoto state, was in commemoration of the 2023 International Day Against Breast Cancer which is usually celebrated every 19th of October.

Speaking during the exercise which commenced with an awareness walk, the Chairperson NAOWA 8 Division Chapter, Mrs Florence Godwin Mutkut said, “The campaign was organized inline with the set objectives of the NAOWA National Headquarters under the leadership of its President, Mrs Mariya Abiodun Lagbaja.”

She maintained that the campaign was aimed at raising awareness on the dangers of breast cancer among communities.

Mrs Mutkut who was represented by wife of the Commander 8 Division Garrison, Mrs Ann OmoTawasimi, emphasized that this year’s campaign dwells on the importance of regular self-examination and timely mammograms.

According to her, “Early detection and prevention increases treatment success rates of the disease.”

She said the Global Breast Cancer Awareness Initiative was aimed at promoting education, early detection, and support systems.

She also said it was also focused on disseminating information about risk factors, symptoms, screening methods, and treatment options.

She commended Chief of Army Staff, Lit. General, Toareed Abiodun Lagbaja, and the General Officer Commanding 8 Division, Major General Godwin Mutkut, for their support and understanding I providing all the necessary support that aid the successful conduct of the excercise.

Some Guest Speakers who delivered lectures during the campaign underscored that breast cancer is not a death sentence and can be prevented through appropriate treatment, which hinges on early disease detection.

They recommended vaccination, self-breast examination especially people above 40 years, exercise, and a balanced diet as some of the measures to reduce the prevalence of breast cancer.