A Proud Moment for Nigeria – The Dorcas Cancer Foundation
The Dorcas Cancer Foundation shared on LinkedIn:
“A Proud Moment for Nigeria!
Nigeria is now part of World Health Organization Global Initiative for Childhood Cancer (GICC) countries!
This is a transformative step toward advancing childhood cancer care in Nigeria and offering hope to thousands of children and their families.
TDCF is humbled and honored to have played a pivotal role in this journey. Our mission has always been clear: ensuring that every child has a fighting chance to overcome cancer.
This achievement is a testament to the power of collaboration and the unwavering commitment of individuals working tirelessly toward this goal.
Special kudos to the incredible team led by Dr. Uchechukwu Emmanuel Nwokwu, Head National Cancer Control and Nuclear Medicine, Federal Minsitry of Health, the dedicated physicians, adedayo Joseph Dr. Adeseye Akinsete ,advocates and policy drivers Korede Akindele Paulette Ibeka Aisha Ndanusa whose relentless efforts made this possible.
Together, we have proven that collective action can move mountains.
But this is just the beginning of great responsibility to build a future where no child is left behind in the fight against cancer Nigeria.”
Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu, UICC President-Elect of 2024-2026, shared this post, adding:
“Celebrating this important step foward for childhood cancer in Nigeria. With this, and the inclusion of children with cancer in the cancer health fund, we are making tangible progress. Congratulations to the teams and thank you World Health Organization.”
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Dr. Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu is a global cancer advocate, a pediatrician, UICC President-Elect of 2024-2026, a UICC Board Member, a 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’s 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.
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