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FG rolls out strategy to eliminate cervical cancer by 2030
The Federal Government has unveiled measures aimed at ensuring Nigeria achieves the three targets of the World Health Organisation (WHO)
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Taming prostate cancer with early, subsidised treatment
The rising incidence of prostate cancer in Nigeria, as highlighted in a recent report, underscores a critical public health challenge.
10-year-old girl seeks N18.5m for cancer treatment
The family of Kennedy Iboi has appealed for N18.5 million to fund the treatment of their 10-year-old daughter, Sharon, who is battling blood cancer at Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Ekpoma, Edo State.
Obi slams Tinubu’s consumption borrowing as leprosy, cancer
Nigerian opposition figure Peter Obi has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s borrowing policy, warning that debt used to fund consumption rather than production is damaging the country’s economic future. In a…
Group urges govt to implement patient navigation in cancer centres
A Non-governmental organisation, Project Pink Blue Health & Psychological Trust Centre has called on the Federal Government, state governments, and hospitals to implement patient navigation services across cancer centres in the…
Mayo Clinic AI detects pancreatic cancer up to three years before diagnosis
Mayo Clinic says it has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model that can help specialists detect pancreatic cancer on routine abdominal CT scans up to three years before clinical diagnosis.…
FCTA launches machine for early cervical cancer detection
Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has launched a colposcopy machine to combat cervical cancer in women through early detection and treatment. Speaking during the commissioning and inspection of the machine
More men losing prostate cancer fight to hefty costs, late detection
Nigeria is grappling with a silent epidemic. Prostate cancer, the most common malignancy among men, is striking at a devastating proportion.
Progress against malaria, cervical cancer at risk due to funding constraints – Gavi
The Gavi Vaccine Alliance has said that progress against malaria and cervical cancer is at risk due to funding constraints and may disrupt malaria and Human Papillomavirus vaccination programmes in lower-income countries…
Netanyahu announces successful prostate cancer treatment, urges medical check-ups
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced his successful treatment for an early-stage prostate cancer detected in a routine check-up. Netanyahu made the announcement on Friday in a post on…
