Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu: Cancer stakeholders in Nigeria are filled with Renewed Hope

Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu shared a post on LinkedIn:

“Along with my sisters from First Ladies Against Cancer and other critical stakeholders, I attended the ministerial briefing the Federal Ministry of Health, to mark World Cancer Day.

The Honourable Minister, Tunji Alausa gave updates on milestones and plans for improving cancer outcomes in Nigeria. Notably, 6 comprehensive centers are being upgraded across the country.

Cancer stakeholders in Nigeria are filled with Renewed Hope.”

Source: Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu/LinkedIn

Her Excellency Dr. Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu is the First Lady of Kebbi State, a global cancer advocate, a pediatrician, a UICC Board Member, a Founder of the Medicaid Cancer Foundation, and the Chairperson of First Ladies Against Cancer (FLAC), a coalition of the spouses of current and former state governors in Nigeria who are working to address gaps in the cancer continuum of care. In her role as the First Lady of Kebbi State, 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. Her Excellency is a member of the Editorial Board of OncoDaily.