Tag: Cancer
Tragedy strikes as Isaac Fayose loses wife
Isaac Fayose, the younger brother of former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose, has announced the death of his wife after…
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…