The Kebbi State Cancer Control Program aims at providing cancer support to patients in terms of Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment through Awareness Creation.
I addressed a powerful gathering of women @theiwlc on being cancer aware As a high net worth group, I urged them to form networks that can help other women beat cancer. We must be our sisters keepers. Worthy event from @IbukunAwosika@DubaiTourism_DE@BOINigeria#TIWLC2023
Between weak systems,scarce resources,conflicts, low awareness, covid..the state of Cancer in SSA is indeed an emergency. @TheLancetOncol put together this excellent report. In my message at the launch, I totally align with the call for more political will and funding.
Today, I chaired a SYMPOSIUM on THERAPY FOR BURKITT LYMPHOMA in HIC AND LMICS @WorldSIOP. Burkitts is a cancer first described in 1958 in Ugandan children. Today, 60 years later, cure rates in LMICS remains less than 50% whilst in HIC it’s over 90%. #closethecaregap#SIOP22
His Royal Highness, Alhaji Sama’ila Muhammed Mera canvases for H.E @DrZSB as President-Elect of the Union for International Cancer Control (@uicc). The Emir of Argungu is a renowned Global Health Advocate, @UNICEF Polio Champion & custodian of the famous Argungu Fishing Festival.
Traditional leaders play prominent roles in creating cancer awareness. H.E @DrZSB has long recognised the value in working with royal fathers to achieve greater results in our communities. HRH, the Emir of Argungu, commends the efforts of Dr. @DrZSB and her team @MedicaidcfP…
Young people need to be engaged in #CancerAwareness
Through MCF, H.E @DrZSB has organized Health Clubs in over 30 secondary schools state wide with focus on teaching Cancer and Sickle cell awareness.
She is committed to mentoring young people to become #CancerControl advocates.
The Kebbi State Cancer Indigent Fund has supported over 400 Cancer patients with various types of Cancers but mostly Breast Cervical and Prostate Cancers with the string support of our Cancer Champion, Dr. Zainab Shinkafi Bagudu.
Breast cancer is the most common malignancy among women, accounting for 22.7% of all new cancer cases in Nigeria.
@DrZSB through her many Interventions has reinforced the fight against Cancer with Vigor and determination. We know she’ll bring same energy as the President @uicc
📢 WEBINAR: Cancer control in low- and middle-income countries: a Nigerian perspective.
We are delighted to be joined this Wednesday by Her Excellency @DrZSB, First Lady of Kebbi State, Nigeria, and CEO of Medicaid Cancer Foundation.
Find out more➡️ https://t.co/KuNk8RgUv7
Honoured to be returning to my alma-@LSHTM - to share our perspective on cancer: Where are we? What needs to be done? By who? I dont have all the answers so pls join us..Big Thank you @CSG_LSHTM @LSHTM_CGCC
Dear Tweeps, the Worthy Daughter of Africa, H.E @DrZSB has been shortlisted for the position of UICC’s President-Elect (2022-2024).
With her background & experience in the #CancerSpectrum, no doubt, Dr. Zainab Shinkafi Bagudu is BEST suited to lead the @uicc.
#VoteForDrZSB✅
The Kebbi State Cancer Indigent Fund has supported over 400 Cancer patients with various types of Cancers but mostly Breast Cervical and Prostate Cancers with the string support of our Cancer Champion, Dr. Zainab Shinkafi Bagudu.