Ogun marks Cancer Awareness Month with free screening

In commemoration of the cancer awareness month, the wife of the Ogun State Governor, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun has carried out the free breast and cervical cancer screening for women in the state.

At the flag-off held at the Oba Ademola Maternity Hospital, Ijemo, Abeokuta, Mrs Abiodun, described breast and cervical cancer as the two greatest forms of cancer that had claimed lives of many women, noting that there was a need for adequate education and enlightenment on the disease.

The four-day screening, which started on Tuesday, ended on Friday, at the Primary Health Centres of the 20 Local Council Areas, for easy accessibility.
   
She enjoined women to always know their status, adding that it would also encourage more women to come out. “We are also advocating free screening for all types of cancer in women to encourage more to come forward for testing.
 
“We will appreciate that the private sector, government and all stakeholders come together to inform and educate while offering access to screening to save more lives and prevent cancer death.”