BGICC25 Updates: HE Zainab Shinkafi Bagudu on Cancer Advocacy
The 17th BGICC (Breast Gynecological and Immunooncology International Cancer Conference) was held on 23rd-24th January 2025 at the Hilton Heliopolis Hotel in Cairo, Egypt. This conference, recognized as the largest and most prestigious cancer event in Africa and the Middle East, served as a major platform for discussing the latest updates and trends in breast and gynecological cancers.
Under the slogan “Illumination and Creation,” it also highlighted advancements in genetics and immuno-oncology, covering all oncology aspects from diagnosis to future innovations. The event featured a range of scientific and educational symposia, workshops, debates, and recommendation sessions, with collaborations from world-renowned scientists and esteemed societies.
HE Zainab Shinkafi Bagudu, pediatrician, cancer advocate, and president-elect of the UICC, joins OncoDaily to discuss her experience at the BGICC meeting in Cairo. She highlights the event’s collaborative nature, bringing together medical experts, industry leaders, and media to advance cancer care. Dr. Shinkafi Bagudu commends Egypt’s Presidential Initiative for Women’s Cancers for its large-scale impact on breast cancer awareness and treatment. She emphasizes the need for strong leadership in cancer control across Africa and the role of UICC in fostering global partnerships.
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