Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu: Africa has a voice – Breaking down barriers

Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu shared on LinkedIn:

“Over the years, I’ve been deeply committed to advancing cancer care across Africa and globally. As the Chairperson of First Ladies Against Cancer (FLAC) our mission has focused on creating awareness, advocating for better cancer policies, and supporting access to screening and treatment, particularly for breast, cervical, and childhood cancers.

Through the Medicaid Cancer Foundation, we’ve built capacity by training nurses, mentoring girls in STEM, and supporting cancer research. Our Patient Access to Care (PACE) program partners with major organizations to subsidize treatment, and we’ve led Nigeria’s largest cancer walk each October, amplifying awareness nationwide.

As a three-term Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) Board Member, I’ve had the privilege of contributing to global cancer efforts, ensuring that Africa has a voice at the table. I’ve worked to close gaps in access to cancer care and break down barriers, from cultural stigmas to inadequate healthcare systems.

If elected UICC President-elect, I plan to continue fostering collaboration between advocates and academia, ensuring diverse representation in leadership, and addressing the unique needs of UICC’s over 1000 member organizations globally.

Watch my full interview with OncoDaily on YouTube to learn more about my journey and vision for the future of cancer care.”

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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.