Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu: Mammography access and radiological findings over a 2 year period at Medicaid Cancer Foundation
Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu shared on LinkedIn:
“New Publication Alert!
We looked at mammography access and radiological findings over a 2 year period at our MEDICAID CANCER FOUNDATION.
565 studies done between January 2020-December 2021 were reviewed.
Routine screening was the predominant indication, at 64% whilst 36% presented with symptoms such as breast pain or lump.
We linked the high screening uptake to our demand generation (via NGO) activities and provided financial subsidies which promote breast care.
Mammography is an invaluable part of breast care in our locality and a national screening policy is required.”
Source: Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu/LinkedIn
Practice of Mammography in a Private Nigerian Cancer Foundation: Our Experience.
Authors: Itanyi UD, Iloanusi N., and Kaalu WO.
Her Excellency Dr. Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu is a global cancer advocate, a pediatrician, a UICC Board Member, Founder of the Medicaid Cancer Foundation (MCF), 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.