Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu: Mobilizing Communities for Increased Demand Toward Cervical Cancer Elimination

Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu shared a post on LinkedIn:

“On Monday, September 16th, just ahead of the UICC World Cancer Congress, I had the honor of serving as a panelist at a World Health Organization meeting on the Cervical Cancer Elimination Initiative, held at the European UN Headquarters.

The session, titled “Together in Action: Turning Commitments into Reality – Mobilizing Communities for Increased Demand Toward Cervical Cancer Elimination,”* provided a vital platform for discussing how we can increase access to cancer screening and treatment, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

It was an opportunity to share experiences and strategies for mobilizing communities to make cervical cancer elimination a reality.

Later, at WHO HQ in Geneva, I joined a co-creation session to develop a cancer policy document informed by the real-life experiences of patients and survivors. This inclusive approach is essential to designing effective solutions.

I am proud to be part of this global effort to improve the lives of cancer patients. Through collaboration and partnerships, we can truly make a difference.”

Source: Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu/Linkedin

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.