Tag: Cancer
CAPPA sounds alarm on food, tobacco as cancer burden rises in Nigeria
The organisation also renewed its commendation of the federal government’s plan to earmark pro-health taxes for cancer prevention and care,…
Nigerians to see faster diagnosis of cancer, HIV, other diseases – Roche
The move, announced in Lagos, positions Nigeria as a strategic base to drive Roche’s 10-Year Diagnostics Strategy for Afric
King Charles gives cancer update in deeply personal message about ‘frightening’ diagnosis
Charles, 76, takes pains to personally thank those who so ‘selflessly’ work giving care, comfort and reassurance to the 390,000…
400,000 children worldwide develop cancer yearly – WHO
“As part of the initiative, WHO and St. Jude have also established a global platform to improve access to lifesaving…
CAPPA tasks FG, states to prioritise healthy food policies in fight against cancer
By integrating these strategies, it concluded, the Nigerian government can create a comprehensive framework that reduces cancer risk factors and…
First Lady Remi Tinubu reiterates commitment to reduction of cancer prevalence
In her speech, Mrs Tinubu said, while the Federal Government took charge of the diagnostic and treatment component of cancer…
Ex-NBA President Akpata reveals battle with cancer, vows to win Edo election
Akpata had last week joined the Labour Party in Edo during which he also signified his interest to contest in…
Aspartame sweetener possible cancer cause – WHO
Aspartame has been used in multiple food and beverage products since the 1980s, including diet drinks, chewing gum, ice cream,…
Aisha Buhari tells IAEA to change cancer narrative in Nigeria, Africa
The delegation called on Aisha Buhari to intervene in addressing the bureaucratic bottlenecks associated with the importation of cancer equipment.
IAEA launches cancer care initiative in Africa
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Friday, World Cancer Day, launched a new initiative aimed at providing cancer care…
Foundation donates N6m to children with cancer
Okapi Children Cancer Foundation on Tuesday donated N6 million to children fighting cancer disease in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Kwara to establish multi-billion naira cancer treatment centre
Kwara Government has announced plans to establish a multi-billion naira Cancer treatment Centre to be situated at the Ilorin General…
Lifestyle connoisseur Elizabeth Pam celebrates 10 years of being cancer-free
Lifestyle Connoisseur, Elizabeth Oputa widely known as Elizabeth Pam is celebrating 10 years of being cancer-free.
HPV vaccine recommended for cancer prevention
Dr Vera Okoro, an Oncologist at Estate Clinic, Benin has advised women to take Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines to avoid…
Nigeria leads cancer registration in Sub-Saharan Africa
Dr Abidemi Omonisi, Consultant, Anatomic Pathology on Tuesday said that Nigeria is one of the leading countries in cancer registration…
Cancer treatment could be used for COVID-19 – Researchers
Australian researchers have found that beta-blockers with effectiveness for cancer could potentially be used to treat COVID-19.
Cancer: NAOWA screens Enugu women
No fewer than 502 women benefited from a free breast and cervical cancer screening exercise organized by the Nigerian Army…
Medical women association organises free cancer screening
The Medical Women Association of Nigeria (MWAN) in Edo, has organised free breast and cervical cancer screening outreach for women…
Fighting cancer needs your widow’s mite – Mrs Akeredolu
The wife of Ondo State Governor, Arabinrin Betty-Anyanwu Akeredolu has implored individuals, corporate bodies to commit to the fight against…
Kwara to begin mass cancer screening
Dr Raji Abdulrazak, Kwara Commissioner for Health has said that efforts were underway for women, youths, adults and the aged…
How alcohol causes cancer of the liver
Mrs Chinwe Offor, a retired nurse, has said heavy consumption of alcohol leads to development of cancer of the liver.
Cancer: Nigerian Govt upgrades 7 teaching hospitals
The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire said on Thursday said that seven federal teaching hospitals across the country would…
Cancer: Oncological services Is expensive in Nigeria – Minister
The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, has said that oncological services were very expensive in Nigeria due to the…
Foundation donates N2 million to children with cancer
Okapi Children Cancer Foundation, an NGO, on Tuesday donated N2 million to children undergoing cancer treatment at the National Hospital,…
Cancer topples heart disease as leading killer
Cancer has overtaken heart disease as the leading cause of death in wealthy countries and could become the world’s biggest…
Gov. Dickson inaugurates cancer center
Gov. Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa on Thursday inaugurated a cancer centre in memory of his late mother, Mrs Goldcoast Dickson…
New study links sugary drinks with cancer
A new study released on Thursday says people who drink a lot of sugary drinks have a higher risk of…
Second Term: Oshiomhole As A Governing Cancer
By SKC Ogbonnia The objective fact is that Adams Oshiomhole neither has any sense of history nor the vision to…
Cancer: Fayemi admonishes women on regular examination
The Wife of the Ekiti State Governor, Erelu Bisi Fayemi, has appealed to women in the state to take advantage…
NSE set for 6th race against cancer
In its drive against cancer, The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has unveiled plans to hold a one-day executive “walk” against…