Sununu supports research on cancer challenges
By Aderogba George Rep. Tanko Sununu, Chairman, House Committee on Healthcare, has joined Nigerians for a call for research on lasting solution to cancer problems. The Chairman, on Thursday in…
Promoting cancer prevention, diagnosis and therapy
By Franca Ofili (NAN) According to experts cancer is caused by an uncontrolled division of abnormal cells in the body. “Cancer arises from the transformation of normal cells into tumour…
Cancer: FG to provide equipment for treatment in six teaching hospitals
The Federal Government says it will provide cancer equipment in six teaching hospitals to ensure proper treatment in the country. The Minister of State for Health, Mr Joseph Ekumankama, said…
Cancer: CMD, governors’ wives advise Nigerians on regular screening
Prof. Bissallah Ekele, the Chief Medical Director (CMD), University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH), has advised Nigerians to ensure regular screening for cancer-related symptoms for early detection, prevention and treatment.…
100,000 NYSC members set for Foundation’s health campaign- Official
By NAN The Arm Our Youths Health Campaign, a technology-driven anti-breast and anti-cervical cancer initiative has commenced with over 100,000 corps members across 37 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation…
Cancer: Society lauds OCI Foundation for effort to reduce prevalence
Dr Adamu Umar, the President of Nigerian Cancer Society has lauded Prof. Chris Ifediora, the President of OCI Foundation for his effort to reduce the prevalence of breast and cervical…
Aisha Buhari declares support for foundation on fight against cancer
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer (NAN) The First Lady, Aisha Buhari, has declared her unflinching support for OCI Foundation and the fight against breast and cervical cancer to reduce its prevalence in…
OCI Foundation President bags traditional title, vows to fight against breast, cervical cancer
By Collins Yakubu (NAN) Prof. Chris Ifediora, President of OCI Foundation has restated commitment to continue the fight against breast and cervical cancer to reduce the prevalence in the country.…
NYSC pledges corps members’ support against cancer
By NAN The Director-General of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Maj.-Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim, has pledged the partnership and readiness to involve corps members in the fight against cancer in the…
Aisha Buhari pledges support to OCI Foundation initiative on Cancer
The wife of the president, Mrs Aisha Buhari, has pledge adequate support to OCI Foundation’s Arm Our Youths (ArOY) Health Campaign Initiative, to be inaugurated on Feb. 3 in Abuja.…
Cancer: Foundation, FCTA to establish screening centre to reduce prevalence
By NAN The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), in collaboration with OCI Foundation, would establish a Cancer Screening Centre to reduce the negative impact of Cervical and Breast Cancers among…
34 Oncologist pharmacists to undergo training on cancer care
No fewer than 34 Oncologist pharmacists from Abuja are expected to pass through a five-day training programme on cancer treatment and care from Dec. 6 to Dec. 10 in Lagos.…