NBC Ltd, Run For Cure Africa raise endometriosis awareness

In furtherance of its commitment to support women’s socio-economic well-being and empowerment, Nigerian Bottling Company Limited (NBC) collaborated two non-governmental organizations, Run For Cure Africa (RFCA). and Endometriosis Support Group Nigeria, in awareness walks against breast cancer and endometriosis.

Endometriosis is a condition resulting from the appearance of endometrial tissue outside the womb and causing pelvic pain, especially associated with menstruation.

The awareness walks which took place recently in Lagos, hosted various stakeholders who came out in droves to support women in the community fight against these life threatening diseases.

According to the Managing Director, NBC, Ben Langat, “Women empowerment remains a major factor in economic development in Nigeria and globally. Breast cancer is one of the diseases that negatively impact women, their families, businesses and the nation. This is therefore a major concern and of importance to NBC, as it’s a potential threat to the health of women across our value chain.”

He added that NBC has continuously partnered with communities, identifying women and supporting their socio-economic well-being, who in turn support their families and communities, as one of the ways to make our business sustainable.

In a related development, NBC also supported the Endometriosis Support Group Nigeria on a walk to create awareness about endometriosis, a condition which affects about 10-15 per cent of women of reproductive age and can cause infertility among 30-40 per cent of couples in Nigeria.
The event which took place at the City Mall, Onikan, Lagos, had in attendance the 2015 Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria, Unoaka Anyadike and some other Nigerian celebrities.

Speaking on the health awareness walks, NBC Legal, Public Affairs and Communication Director, Mrs. Sade Morgan, said, “NBC is passionate about women empowerment and development. Breast cancer and endometriosis are health issues that affect the socio-economic well-being of women in our society, hence the Company’s support for Run For a Cure Africa and Endometriosis Support Group Nigeria. The message is clear, that early detection is key for survival, and the need to create massive awareness for these two diseases that are preventable and at the same time curable.”