The family of the late Nigerian gospel singer, Aduke Ajayi, popularly known as Aduke Gold, has spoken out regarding the cause of her death. This follows the circulation of a viral video suggesting that Aduke Gold had passed away due to complications from fibroid surgery. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on Hard Work, Not Just Prosperity – … 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
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Kwara State government has declared its unwavering commitment to delivering the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine directly to every corner of the state’s secondary schools. The State’s Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Hajia Sa’adatu Modibbo-Kawu, gave the assurance when the advocacy team from the State Primary Healthcare … 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
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
The Rotary Club of Lagos Island, District 9001, on Thursday sensitised market women and school children on the dangers and symptoms of cervical and breast cancer. Mr Sanjay Srivastava, President of the club, in a statement, said that the enlightenment was done alongside distribution of food palliatives to less privileged at the Apostolic church, Ikota … Read more