By Oluwatoyin Adegoke
The World Health Organization, WHO, reaffirms its commitment to promoting breast cancer awareness and early detection across Nigeria, labeling the disease a pressing global public health challenge for women.
Speaking at a breast cancer awareness program in Abeokuta organized by a non-governmental organization, WHO Representative Dr. Goodness Ojo pledged the organization’s support for ongoing efforts to educate communities, encourage regular screening, and promote healthy lifestyles.
Dr. Ojo promised that the WHO would continue providing technical support and advocacy to sustain awareness campaigns.
In a lecture, President of the Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (Ogun State Chapter), Dr. Adeola Ekundayo, emphasised the need to prioritise women’s health.
She noted that breast cancer remains a leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality.
Dr. Ekundayo called for expanded community awareness, particularly among young people, to help them recognize risk factors and seek timely medical attention.
Also speaking, Secretary of the Association of Radiation and Clinical Oncologists of Nigeria (Ogun State Chapter), Dr. Bolaji Salako, stressed the necessity of continuous collaboration and support for patients and their families.
The Executive Director of the hosting non-governmental organization, Dr. Kehinde Ololade, advocated for the inclusion of comprehensive cancer care in Nigeria’s health insurance schemes.
Dr Ololade argued this would make treatment more affordable and accessible, noting that many patients still pay out of pocket.
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