Nigerians in the United Kingdom are mourning the tragic death of Mrs. Olubunmi Okeniyi, just weeks after she relocated to the UK with her two children to join her husband, Jacob Okeniyi. The 49-year-old woman, who had been battling breast cancer, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024, in Sunderland. A statement from the Nigerians … Read more
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Health, Dr. Tunji Alausa, reveals a concerning rise in breast cancer rates in Nigeria. Alausa emphasizes the need for enhanced cancer prevention and early detection strategies at a regional seminar on cancer awareness. First Ladies’ advocacy efforts and government initiatives are highlighted as vital in increasing cancer awareness and improving … Read more
Over 53,000 women have been examined for Cervical Cancer EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than 200 health workers drawn from 60 public health facilities including the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), 15 General Hospitals and 44 Primary Health Care Centres have been trained to provide breast and cervical cancer screening for citizens … Read more
A woman with breast cancer is seeking medical and financial assistance from Lagos’ First Lady. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a breast cancer patient (name withheld) has sent an SOS to the First Lady of Lagos State, Dr Mrs Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu. EDITOR’S PICK: Lagos First Lady Thanks Nurses For Selfless Service Lagos First … Read more
Commemorates Year 2022 World Cancer Day With Community Outreach Campaign As the World Commemorates Year 2022 World Cancer Day, the Lagos State Government has made known its plans to screen 100,000 women for breast and cervical cancer annually free of charge. The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Health, Dr. Olusegun Ogboye, disclosed this at … Read more
Breast cancer diagnosis is not supposed to be a death sentence, provided it is detected early by undergoing regular medical checks. Early detection is the key to the prevention of breast cancer; Mr Adamu Umar, the President of the Nigeria Cancer Society, has advised. Umar advised during the commemoration of ‘Breast Cancer Month’ organised by … Read more