Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu: Potential partnerships to advance cancer awareness and strengthen health policies across Nigeria
Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu, UICC President-Elect of 2024-2026 and Founder of the Medicaid Cancer Foundation, shared a post on X:
“I received a courtesy visit from the leadership of the Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN), led by the National President, Prof Rosemary Ogu. Our discussions focused on potential partnerships to advance cancer awareness and strengthen health policies across Nigeria.
I’m genuinely touched by the goodwill from my medical associates.
I will continue engaging with dedicated leaders and professionals who share a vision and passion for strengthening healthcare and cancer advocacy across Nigeria.”
Dr. Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu is a global cancer advocate, a pediatrician, UICC President-Elect of 2024-2026, a UICC Board Member, a 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’s 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.
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