Cancer

The founder of Medicaid Cancer Foundation, Mrs Zainab Bugudu, wife of former Kebbi State Governor and global cancer advocate, has commended Anambra Governor's wife, Mrs Nonye Soludo, for the great impact she has made on reorienting the…

The NSIA-LUTH Cancer Centre (NLCC) has launched a Paediatric Radiation Oncology Programme in Lagos state in order to provide specialised radiation therapy for children living with cancer.  The Centre Director of  NLCC, Dr Lilian Ekpo, said…

Some survivors of childhood cancer on Saturday has embarked on a walk to sensitise FCT residents on the need for early diagnosis, accessible treatment and political will to support children with the disease. Okapi Children Cancer…

Save Our Heritage Initiative (SOHI), an Abuja based Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has advocated for improved prevention and treatment for cancer in Nigeria. READ ALSO:Cancer risk higher among middle-aged women, says Expert Ms…

The Africa Health Budget Network (AHBN) says it is committed to fighting cancer out of Nigeria, the group’s Programme Delivery and Francophone Africa Liaison Officer, Ms Amina Mohammed, disclosed this in Abuja on Tuesday. READ ALSO:…

The President of the Nigerian Cancer Society, Dr. Adamu Umar has lamented that over N1.5bn earmarked for cancer treatment in Nigeria has not been accessed by people with the disease. Speaking exclusively with reporters Umar said many cancer…

A leading cancer-fighting organisation, Project Pink Blue, Health & Psychological Trust Centre has received N1m as a donation from the organisers of the Mixed Martial Arts Night of Glamour and Glory event. The event, organised by Spirit…

The Atinuke Cancer Foundation has organised an Inter-school/Inter-state Essay Competition. The competition which is aimed at improving knowledge about cancer and access to healthcare, had Abdulsalam Bada, a student of Oriwu College, Ikorodu…

A non-governmental organisation, Pan African Capital Foundation, has raised alarm over the rising cases of cancer in the country, calling for concerted efforts from various stakeholders to mitigate the scourge. PAC, the CSR arm of PAC…

Lions Club International, District 404B1 Nigeria, says it will continue to intensify awareness on childhood cancer, as part of its support to the Federal Government efforts on social welfare. Mrs Kema Ashibuogwu, 404B1 District Governor,…