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Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu: Women in Oncology – a global force

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Aug 29, 2024, 15:32

Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu: Women in Oncology – a global force

Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu shared on LinkedIn:

“Women in Oncology, a global force.

There are many women moving the needle in oncology, making significant contributions to advocacy, clinical practice, research, implementation, policy development, fundraising, and much more. All in a bid to advance cancer control.

The 2024 Lancet Commission on Women, Power, and Cancer highlights the great impact of cancer on women as well as the need to include more women in all aspects of cancer care. (Slide no 10 Key findings 7, 8, and 9; Priority actions 5, 6, 7, and 8)

I gain a lot from rubbing minds with powerful women and intentionally seek them for partnerships. Over the years I have engaged many across the globe- Kigali, Kuala Lumpur, Abidjan, Geneva, Dakar, Cartagena, etc. Earlier this year, I attended ACSO24 in Chicago, and the Global Health Catalyst Summit in DC, where I interacted with many more. Women, power, and cancer have indeed become a global movement.

I am grateful and proud to be part of a community catalyzing change.”

Source: Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu/LinkedIn

Her Excellency Dr. Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu is, 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.