ASHENEWS reports that the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Mohammed Pate has announced the appointment of the Chairperson of First Ladies Against Cancer, Dr Zainab Bagudu as the Senior Advisor on Women’s Health and Cancer Advocacy.
The minister made this known in a post made on his official X handle on Tuesday.
According to Pate, Bagudu will provide strategic guidance and expert advice to advance Nigeria’s national health objectives, particularly in the areas of cancer prevention, early diagnosis, and women’s health promotion.
Pate’s tweet said “I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. (Mrs.)Zainab Shinkafi Bagudu @DrZSB as the Senior Advisor on Women’s Health and Cancer Advocacy to the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare @Fmohnigeria.
“Dr. Bagudu, a Consultant Paediatrician and renowned cancer advocate, has over 20 years of experience in health leadership and advocacy. As the CEO of Medicaid Cancer Foundation @MedicaidcfP and Chairperson of First Ladies Against Cancer @FlacNigeria, she has championed cancer awareness and women’s health initiatives, driving impactful programs and fostering collaboration with various health agencies.
He added that her extensive experience and dedication to women’s health will be instrumental in driving impactful health initiatives and improving outcomes for women and adolescent girls across Nigeria.
“Dr. Bagudu will work closely with various federal ministries, health agencies, and stakeholders to ensure the effective implementation of the National Strategic Cancer Control Plan and other critical health interventions.
“Her role will also involve fostering multisectoral collaboration to enhance public health prevention and promotion activities in alignment with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu @officialABAT,” the tweet reads.
