Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu nominated for the position of President-elect of UICC

Dr. Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu, Founder of the Medicaid Cancer Foundation and Member of the OncoDaily Medical Journal Editorial Board has been nominated again as a Candidate for UICC President-elect.

She is also on the list of the 2022-2024 Board of Directors and is running for the UICC President among other candidates including Ulrika Årehed Kågström (Sweden) and Daiming Fan (China).

On this occasion, Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu shared a post on LinkedIn:

“People often ask me, why cancer? It’s simple. There is no disease that destroys, debilitates, disenfranchises, as cancer does. It doesn’t affect just individuals, it affects the entire family, community and country.

I never think of stopping, and even in the face of adversity, I keep going. And I will keep going….As a grassroots advocate, as a speaker at high level meetings, as researcher, as a board member, as a care giver, as a fundraiser and in all the ways my being can muster.

Being nominated again to the position of president elect of Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), is great. For me it is not a position. Leadership is a practice that allows us achieve our purpose.

Thank you sir, Dr. Tunji Alausa, the Nigerian Minister of Health. Not just for this announcement, but for your support, encouragement and interventions to me, and the entire cancer structure in Nigeria and beyond…constantly”

Previously, Tunji Alausa, Minister of Health of Nigeria, announced about Zainab’s nomination:

“It is my pleasure to endorse my dear sister, Dr. Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu, for the position of President-Elect of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). Dr. Bagudu has been instrumental in advancing cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment in Nigeria.

Her exceptional leadership, innovative vision, tenacity, and unwavering commitment makes Dr. Bagudu the ideal candidate to lead the UICC.

Her position as President-Elect of the UICC also offers the country a greater platform to showcase our dedication to cancer control through NICRAT, build strategic partnerships, enhance access to quality cancer care, and provide comprehensive healthcare for all Nigerians.

Dr. Bagudu’s impressive national and international track record speaks for itself, and I am confident she will excel in this role. Join me in supporting Dr. Zainab Bagudu for a strong and successful leadership!”

About Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu

Transforming Lives Through Advocacy and Care

Dr. Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu is a distinguished pediatrician and global health leader, deeply dedicated to women’s health and cancer care. A trailblazer in Nigerian healthcare, she founded Medicaid Radio-Diagnostics and Clinics, the first comprehensive diagnostic center in Abuja, addressing a crucial need in medical services.

Recognizing the critical need for cancer care, she also established the Medicaid Cancer Foundation, which focuses on raising awareness, promoting prevention, and enhancing access to treatment. The foundation has successfully raised over $2 million to help bridge gaps in cancer care.

As the former First Lady of Kebbi State, Dr. Bagudu used her role to lead impactful healthcare initiatives, such as creating a comprehensive cancer control plan and expanding HPV vaccination programs for girls. Her advocacy extends to the global stage through her involvement with the Union for International Cancer Control and First Ladies Against Cancer.

Dr. Bagudu’s unwavering commitment to improving lives makes her a powerful advocate in the fight against cancer, actively empowering communities and influencing healthcare policies in Nigeria and internationally.

Education

She completed her elementary education at Queens College Lagos, graduating in 1984, and then attended Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, where she earned her MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine). She later obtained a Master’s degree in Pediatrics, and a Diploma in Tropical Child Health, and became a member of the Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health in London.

Awards and recognition

• Merit award for her untiring advocacy by the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) – 2018
• Silverbird Man of the Year Award for Special Achievements – 2016
• Global Health Distinguished Leader Award Global

Interviews with Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu

Zainab is conducting interviews with famous Oncoinfuencers and Doctors within the framework of United Against Cancer with Dr. Zainab Shinkafi Bagudu on OncoDaily.

An interview with Dr Zainab Shinkafi Bagudu, CEO at Medicaid Cancer Foundation – Access to Medicine Foundation

Improving Cancer Care in Nigeria: HE Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu – OncoDaily

Quotes by Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu

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