News

Disburse, utilise N1bn cancer funds appropriately, experts task FG

Ihesiulo Grace 4 February 2021 0

Doosuur Iwambe, Abuja As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark the 2021 World Cancer Day, experts in the nations health sector have called on the federal government to ensure timely disbursement and utilisation of the N1 billion approved for the prevention, treatment and control of

Health News

World Cancer Day: WHO raises alarm over increase in cancer cases

Ihesiulo Grace 4 February 2021 0

*Says, new cases has doubled from 338,000 to 846,000 in Africa Doosuur Iwambe, Abuja As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark the 2021 world cancer day, the World Health Organisation, WHO has raised the alarm over the rising cases of cancer in Africa. The WHO Regional Director, Dr Matshidiso Moeti in his […]

Editorial

WORLD CANCER DAY: WHAT ARE WE DOING AGAINST THIS MONSTER?

Ihesiulo Grace 4 February 2020 0

Yesterday was another international Cancer Day, when people around the world gather in different countries and cities to discuss the scrooge and create awareness on its causations, proffer remedies and how those that are in need can be assisted to get treatment or management tips. It is a thing of concern that while death from […]

News

Merck Foundation marks World Cancer Day

Ihesiulo Grace 4 February 2020 0

Merck Foundation partners with African First Ladies and Ministries of Health to build cancer care capacity in the continent; Merck Foundation makes history by training the first African oncologists in many countries. Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany marks ‘World Cancer Day 2020’ themed ‘I am and I will’ by their Cancer […]

Health

World Cancer Day:Nigeria ranks among countries with poorest cancer care -Mrs Akeredolu

Ihesiulo Grace 30 January 2020 0

The Wife of Ondo Governor, Mrs Betty Akeredolu said research has rated Nigerian among countries with poorest cancer care and control system. Akeredolu disclosed this on Thursday to newsmen to mark a weeklong program to commemorate 2020 World Cancer Day Celebration in Akure. READ ALSO: Invest your wealth in Nigeria not abroad – Entrepreneur She […]

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BRECAN kicks -off World Cancer Day in Imo

Ihesiulo Grace 3 February 2018 0

As part of activities lined up to mark 2018 World Cancer Day, the wife of the Ondo State Governor and the Founder of the Breast Cancer Association of Nigeria (BRECAN), Chief Mrs. Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu took the message of hope to Imo State to raise awareness and campaign against breast cancer. A town hall meeting, which […]

Opinion

Creating awareness on World Cancer Day

Ihesiulo Grace 1 February 2017 0

February 4, the world over is commemorating the 2017 World Cancer Day. Each year, the World Health Organization (WHO) in collaboration with the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) supports Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) to promote ways to ease the global burden of cancer. The annual World Cancer Day was formally adopted […]