Childhood cancer remains one of the most heart-breaking yet under-discussed health challenges in Nigeria, especially in rural communities. In these…
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The Children Living with Cancer Foundation (CLWCF) has called for stronger awareness, early detection, and government-backed support to reduce childhood…
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Efforts to improve the survival rate of children with cancer in Nigeria are getting stronger, thanks to new partnerships between local and international health organizations.
The Okapi Children Cancer Foundation (OkapiCCF) has called on the Federal Government to subsidise childhood cancer treatment and include it in the National Health Insurance scheme.
Paediatricians have dispelled common misconceptions about childhood cancer, including the belief that it is contagious and a death sentence.
Medical professionals have called for increased research and improved access to clinical services to ensure effective treatment outcomes for children suffering from cancer.
Stakeholders advocating for effective cancer treatment have called on governments at all levels to implement free treatment of childhood cancer in all government hospitals.
A Pediatric Oncologist at the Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital in Bayelsa, Dr Timipah West has called for the establishment of dedicated pediatric oncology centres across all the geopolitical zones in Nigeria.
A Paediatric oncologist, Dr Magdalene Odunvbun has urged parents and guardians to watch out for early signs of cancer in children and seek prompt medical examination and treatment.