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Experts call for urgent action as displacement, conflict widen gaps in Nigeria’s cancer care
The concern was raised on Tuesday at a World Cancer Day symposium organised by Project Pink Blue
World Cancer Day: Advocates warn late detection, stigma driving cancer deaths in Nigeria
This was said on Saturday during a cancer awareness walk held in Abuja as part of activities to mark World ...
Four in 10 cancers worldwide could be prevented, WHO warns
A new global analysis shows that up to 40 per cent of cancer cases worldwide could be prevented by reducing ...
Lagos hospital records 212 prostate surgeries in 2025 amid rising cancer rates among men
Prostate cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in men globally, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO).
PT Health Watch: Why prostate cancer tops cancer cases among Nigerian men – Expert
According to the Global Cancer Observatory (GLOBOCAN), 2022, Nigeria records over 18,000 new prostate cancer cases annually, accounting for the ...
Viral Video: Cancer patient laments poor working conditions, facilities at Abuja hospital
Her video, which has gone viral, details the dire conditions in which both patients and medical staff operate, and the ...
THROWBACK: Remembering Adams Oshiomhole, Iara Fortes’ Talk-of-Town Wedding, 10 Years After
When Adams Oshiomhole married Iara Fortes on 15 May 2015, he was 63 years old, while she was reportedly in ...
Viral Video: Cancer patient laments poor working conditions, facilities at Abuja hospital
Her video, which has gone viral, details the dire conditions in which both patients and medical staff operate, and the ...
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Silent Struggles: Nigerian women turn to contraceptives to ease menstrual distress
According to experts, using contraceptives for menstrual purposes has been linked to the risk of cervical cancer when used for ...
Nigeria records 127,000 cancer cases annually – Official
The minister described non-communicable diseases such as cancer as one of the fastest-growing contributors to the country’s disease burden
Legislative network seeks N5bn for cancer fund in 2026 budget
Mr Oloriegbe emphasised that the proposed funding increase is essential due to Nigeria’s growing population and the corresponding rise in ...
Nigeria’s research institute tackles child mortality with mass drug administration study
Mr Ezechi’s presentation showed that NIMR recorded an impressive coverage per state, with Akwa Ibom achieving the highest with 99 ...
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Alcohol linked to higher risk of pancreatic cancer – WHO study
“Alcohol consumption is a known carcinogen, but until now, the evidence linking it specifically to pancreatic cancer has been considered ...
NAFDAC uncovers group using evangelism to distribute suspected fake drugs
He said that the products were evacuated to NAFDAC office for further investigation and documentation
PT Health Watch: How to detect deadly melanoma skin cancer using ABCDE rule
In Nigeria, skin cancer is the 6th most common type of cancer, and about 65,258 new cases of skin cancer ...
FG trains 120 researchers to strengthen cancer research
It will also promote policy reforms and foster collaborative networks to improve cancer outcomes nationwide
The role of artificial intelligence in healthcare: Innovations and impact
In many ways, health care has improved with the use of artificial intelligence. Learn how it is improve diagnosis, automation ...
Breast cancer cases to rise by 38% by 2050- Report
WHO launched the Global Breast Cancer Initiative in 2021, aiming to reduce breast cancer mortality rates by 2.5 per cent ...
How I met, married Maryam, abandoned old ways – Babangida
“Maria was highly sceptical of me as marrying material. She knew that I had a track record of being something ...
Children constitute 7.2% of annual cancer cases in Nigeria – official
He noted that childhood cancer survival rates can reach 80 per cent with early diagnosis, timely access to treatment, and ...
400,000 children worldwide develop cancer yearly – WHO
Mr Ghebreyesus said in high-income countries, almost 90 per cent of children survive, while in low-income and middle-income countries, survival ...
SPECIAL REPORT: Nigerians with albinism dying of skin cancer due to healthcare gaps
Skin cancer is becoming an increasingly significant health concern, especially among persons with albinism (PWAs)
World Cancer Day: Experts call for increased funding to combat disease
Ms Ekpeyonge emphasised that Nigeria's health sector remains underfunded, with less than five per cent of the national budget allocated ...
World Cancer Day: WHO warns of rising burden in South-East Asia
WHO noted that the number of new cases and deaths in the region is estimated to increase by 85 per ...
