…. Donates 2bn forcancer center establishment By Titus Atondu, Makurdi Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia has revealed cancer has been responsible for the deaths of over 79,000 Nigerian’s and approximately 124,000 cases every year, accounting for…
Medical experts have encouraged Nigerians, especially women and girls, to engage in regular screening for early detection and successful treatment of cervical cancer. They made the call during a zoom meeting organised by AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Nigeria and partners,…
Dr Usman Aliyu, the Director-General, National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT), says efforts are underway to establish a centralised standard national cancer registry and data plan in the country. Aliyu said this on Saturday in Abuja during an…
By Jeleel Olawale The Governor of Osun State, Sen. Ademola Adeleke, has said that early detection of cancer would save lives. Adeleke made the disclosure at a 3-day symposium commemorating the 10th anniversary of the African Research Group for Oncology…
Mrs Mary Danlami, stood at the entrance of the emergency unit in the hospital looking dejected with tears streaming down her cheeks, as she awaits the doctor’s for counsel concerning her daughter, who was rushed in some hours ago. Eight-year…
The Federal Government is paying attention the recall of Indomie’s special chicken flavour noodles by the authorities in Malaysia and Taiwan. The Asian countries took the action after detection of ethylene oxide, a substance known to cause cancer, in the…
Popular Nigerian actress and producer, Mercy Johnson Okojie has shared the experience of her journey on life medication after being diagnosed with cancer. The actress made the disclosure about a cancer scare that made her doctors to place her on…
Football legend Pele‘s cancer has advanced and now requires treatment for heart and kidney trouble, according to a medical report released on Wednesday. The 82-year-old is under “elevated care” and will now spend Christmas at the Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein,…
Ibadan-based comedian, Oluwatobi Owomoyela popularly known as Peteru, is dead. It was reported that he died on Wednesday after battling cancer. Mourning the deceased, actor Muyiwa Ademola, shared a video on his Instagram page early Thursday saying, “This is a…
The Lancet Oncology Commission report says Nigeria lost about 5.9 billion dollars to cancer deaths and other cancer-related factors in 2019. The Chairman, Lancet Oncology Commission for Sub-Saharan Africa, Prof. Wil Ngwa, said this on Wednesday in Abuja at the…
