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Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu: The importance of regular self-examinations and regular screening with Chito Nwana

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Sep 10, 2024, 12:39

Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu: The importance of regular self-examinations and regular screening with Chito Nwana

Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu shared a post on LinkedIn:

“‘The Fear factor’, often prevents women, especially in low- and middle-income countries, from seeking a diagnosis. Socio-cultural barriers, stigma, and financial constraints add to the challenge.

I recently had the pleasure of being a guest on the Hercast podcast with my sister, Dr Chito Nwana.

In a two-part series, we delved into crucial topics surrounding women’s cancer prevention, focusing more on breast and cervical cancer. Our discussion highlighted the importance of regular self-examinations and regular screening, which are key in the early detection and treatment of these cancers.

Other important topics you can hear my views on are patient voices and advocacy, and partnership programs.

Remember: Your health is in your hands.

Please watch the entire podcast episode and subscribe to her channel. It’s quite informative.”

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Source: Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu/LinkedIn

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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.

Dr. Chito Umenyi Nwana is the Medical Director and CEO of Tabitha Medical Center, as well as a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). A board-certified OB/GYN in the United States and a registered medical practitioner in Nigeria, Dr. Nwana utilizes her dual qualifications as a U.S. board-certified OB/GYN and a registered Nigerian practitioner to implement targeted improvements in maternal and women’s health services in Nigeria.