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Breaking News: Cancer Institute Reports Annual Surge with 120,000 New Cases in Nigeria
Breaking News: Cancer Institute Reports Annual Surge with 120,000 New Cases in Nigeria....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment’s Director General, Prof Usman Aliyu, revealed that Nigeria registers more than 120,000 new cancer cases annually. In 2020 alone, approximately 78,000 Nigerians succumbed to cancer-related complications, with 44,699 females and 34,200 males among the casualties…….CONTINUE READING
Addressing the seventh annual conference of the Association of Nigeria Health Journalists in collaboration with the World Health Organisation in Nasarawa State, Aliyu, represented by Hassan Zaggi, emphasized the institute’s commitment to combating cancer. He outlined plans to increase the number of cancer experts through comprehensive training and launched three critical documents: the National Strategic Cancer Control Plan 2023-2027, the National Cancer Research Agenda 2024-2027, and the National Strategic Plan for Prevention of Cancer of Uterine Cervix 2023-2027.
These documents focus on governance, prevention, supply chain management, data and research, and surveillance. Aliyu praised the government for relocating the Cancer Trust Fund from the Federal Ministry of Health to NICRAT, underscoring the need for media and stakeholders’ support to eradicate cancer in Nigeria.
He urged Nigerians to prioritize their health by undergoing regular check-ups and seeking examinations for any abnormal bodily sensations, emphasizing the importance of early detection in preventing the escalation of illnesses, including various forms of cancer.
Source: Bushradiogist
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