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FG Unleashes Nuclear Medicine Breakthrough To Revolutionize Cancer Treatment In Nigeria!
The Federal Government on Friday acknowledged that Nigeria has not fully tapped into the potential of nuclear medicine for diagnosing and treating cancer and other ailments.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako, emphasized the urgent need for innovative approaches to cancer care in Nigeria during a workshop held in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The event, organized by the National Nuclear Medicine Technical Working Group, focused on formulating national guidelines and policies for nuclear medicine.
Dr. Salako highlighted the growing cancer burden in the country, noting that 60 to 70 percent of Nigerians personally know someone affected by the disease. He stated:
“We are implementing comprehensive programs addressing cancer prevention, treatment, and control. This includes the ongoing development of six cancer centres of excellence—one in each geopolitical zone. Yet, one vital healthcare solution we have yet to fully embrace is nuclear medicine.”
Despite Nigeria’s pool of skilled professionals in nuclear medicine and collaborations with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the minister lamented that the country has not harnessed the full potential of nuclear medicine in diagnosing and treating cancer and other diseases.
To address this, Dr. Salako revealed that the Ministry inaugurated a technical working group in February 2025, comprising leading nuclear medicine experts, tasked with guiding the country’s adoption of nuclear medicine technologies and services.
He further stressed the importance of early cancer detection through advanced screening techniques, promising the Ministry’s full support to the committee’s mission.
Also speaking at the event, Dr. Kehinde Ololade, Chairman of the National Nuclear Medicine Technical Working Group, explained that the federal government’s objective in setting up the group was to develop national policies and guidelines for nuclear medicine’s integration into Nigeria’s healthcare system.
In her remarks, Ogun State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker, underlined the urgency of incorporating nuclear medicine in cancer care, stating that cancer can no longer be ignored given its devastating impact on lives and families.
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