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Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu being nominated again to the position of president elect of UICC

Photo take from Tunji Alausa/X

Sep 2, 2024, 12:39

Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu being nominated again to the position of president elect of UICC

Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu shared a post by Tunji Alausa, on X:

“People often ask me, why cancer? It’s simple. There is no disease that destroys, debilitates, disenfranchises, as cancer does. It doesn’t affect just individuals, it affects the entire family, community and country. I never think of stopping, and even in the face of adversity, I keep going. And I will keep going….As a grassroots advocate, as a speaker at high level meetings, as board room member, as a care giver, as a fundraiser and in all the ways my being can muster. Being nominated again to the position of president elect of UICC is great.

To me it is not a position. Leadership is a practice that allows us achieve our purpose. Thank you sir, Tunji Alausa, our Hon Minister of health. Not just for this announcement, but for your support, encouragement and interventions to me, and the entire cancer structure in Nigeria and beyond. ”

Quoting Tunji Alausa‘s post:

“It is my pleasure to endorse my dear sister, Dr. Zainab Bagudu, for the position of President-Elect of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu has been instrumental in advancing cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment in Nigeria. Her exceptional leadership, innovative vision, tenacity, and unwavering commitment makes Dr. Bagudu the ideal candidate to lead the UICC.

Her position as President-Elect of the UICC also offers the country a greater platform to showcase our dedication to cancer control through NICRAT, build strategic partnerships, enhance access to quality cancer care, and provide comprehensive healthcare for all Nigerians. Dr. Bagudu’s impressive national and international track record speaks for itself, and I am confident she will excel in this role. Join me in supporting Dr. Zainab Bagudu for a strong and successful leadership! ”

Source: Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu/X and Tunji Alausa/X

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Her Excellency Dr. Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu is a global cancer advocate, a pediatrician, a UICC Board Member, Founder of the Medicaid Cancer Foundation, and the Chairperson of First Ladies Against Cancer (FLAC).

Dr. Bagudu is working with the state ministries of health, education, and women affairs to implement programs to sustainably improve menstrual hygiene, girl-child education, economic empowerment of women, and put an end to gender-based violence. Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu is a member of the Editorial Board of OncoDaily.

Tunji Alausa is the honorable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Federal Republic of Nigeria. Dr. Alausa is a United States board-certified Nephrologist. Previously he has been Executive Chairman and Chief Medical Officer at the Dialysis Care Center. Dr. Alausa is the founder and former executive chairman of both Kidney Care Center, and Dialysis Care Center.