Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu: New episode of United Against Cancer with Maria Caleffi

Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu shared a post on LinkedIn:

“Join us today on a new episode of United Against Cancer.

Our next guest is Maria Caleffi a Gynae-Obstetrician, with a specialization in Mastology from Guy’s Hospital, London.

She served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) from 2012 to 2018, returning to the board in 2022 and is currently Leader of the Executive Committee of the City Cancer Challenge Porto Alegre, and ICCI-LA (Integrated Cancer Control Initiative for Latin America), Rio Grande do Sul.

In our conversation, we dive into the world of breast oncology, cancer advocacy, and the City Cancer Challenge initiative in Brazil.

Discover how personalized medicine, access to treatment, and global networks are shaping the future of cancer care.”

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,  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.