Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu: Honored to have contributed to the completion of Global Breast Cancer Framework By WHO
Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu shared on LinkedIn:
“Breast cancer is the most common cancer globally and the top cause of cancer deaths among women, especially in low- and middle-income countries. In Nigeria, 32,278 new cases were recorded in 2022 (IARC), with over 16,000 deaths.
The Global Breast Cancer Initiative by WHO aims to cut breast cancer mortality by 2.5% annually, potentially saving 2.5 million lives over 20 years. To do so, a GBCI Framework was developed. It is a core technical package that focuses on three strategies: health promotion for early detection, timely diagnosis, and comprehensive management. This framework connects policymakers, stakeholders, healthcare providers, program managers, and civil society to evidence-based approaches, strengthening health systems and reducing health inequities for women.
I am honored to have contributed to the completion of this framework under the finance and governance section.
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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).
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.
