Health matters across Nigeria (February Edition)
Nigeria has insufficient facilities to treat cancer patients at a time when more citizens testing positive for cancer.
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World Cancer Day: Nigerian hospital identifies ‘under-explored’ areas in care management
The committee, according to her, is also considering “palliative medicines” to address cancer cases in the country effectively.
World Cancer Day 2024: WHO releases frightening statistics
In Nigeria, the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has advocated increased awareness campaigns against cancer.
SPECIAL REPORT: Ignorance, other factors threaten cervical cancer elimination in Nigeria
In joining the cancer awareness campaign, PREMIUM TIMES will, in the coming days and weeks, give a special attention to ...
World Cancer Day: Nigeria needs over 300 radiotherapy machines
“The limited number of radiotherapy machines in the country is currently creating a big gap in cancer care to patients,” ...
INTERVIEW: Why cancer is on the rise in Nigeria- Health Expert
Amina Isah, an expert in obstetrics and gynaecology, also explains why women are at higher risks of cervical cancer.
Group cancels World Cancer Day walk due to COVID-19
The group said the annual walk has been replaced with ‘Selfie World Cancer Day Walk’, which encourages Nigerians to do ...
Health experts advocate timely disbursement of funds for cancer prevention, treatment
Mr Magashi explained that the major challenge in tackling cancer is not funding but utilising allocated and approved resources
INTERVIEW: How Nigeria can reduce cancer-related deaths – Health Expert
The World Cancer Day is an initiative of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) and is celebrated annually on ...
INTERVIEW: Nigeria healthcare system unhealthy for cancer management – Activist
The Executive Director, Project Pink Blue, Runcie Chidebe, speaks on how Nigeria can improve support for cancer management
WHO tasks countries on improved cancer services
WHO warned that the world would see a 60 per cent increase in cancer cases over the next two decades, ...
Cancer: Groups march to raise awareness on early screening
The march is one of the various yearly activities put in place by a cancer awareness advocacy group, Project Pink ...
Polaris Bank commemorates World Cancer Day, preaches adherence to healthy lifestyle
The World Cancer Day is marked internationally every February 4 to raise awareness of cancer and to encourage its prevention, ...
World Cancer Day: How to avoid, detect, treat cancer
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) says 70,327 Nigerians died from cancer in 2018, while 115,950 new cases ...
Cancer killed 41,000 people in Nigeria in 2018- WHO
An official says the scourge is preventable, if certain measures are taken.
World Cancer Day: What men should know about prostate cancer — Professor
Prostate cancer is a leading cancer diagnosis and cause of cancer-related deaths among men
Why constant cancer screening is important — Minister
Celebrities and cancer advocates held a walk in Abuja on Saturday to promote awareness of the disease.
World Cancer Day: Expert calls for better awareness among Nigerians
About 12.7 million people are diagnosed with cancer yearly with more than 7 million dying of the ailment.