The BGICC “Breast–Gynecological & Immuno-oncology International Cancer Conference” is the only conference specialized in gynecological breast cancers in Africa and the Middle East. Its ultimate goal is to ameliorate the prognosis and improve the quality of life of patients affected by this disease through undertaking and supporting international initiatives, sharing their experience implementing trials, and reaching a consensus regarding the...
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Cancer Eradication: Civil Society Groups advocates improved care
Cancer has remained top of the list of diseases that are indiscriminately reducing the welfare and wellness of persons across the world, particularly, in developing countries like Nigeria. Statistics provided by the World Health Organisation’s 2020 report show that cancer tops the list of killer diseases with nearly 10 million deaths. Nigeria has one of the highest cancer mortality rates...
Cancers: FG, Netherlands’ cancer equipment manufacturers explore deployment of early detection machine
The Federal government is in discussions with a Netherlands-based cancer equipment manufacturer to potentially introduce Oncoseek, a cancer detection machine, in Nigeria to enhance early detection efforts in the country’s fight against cancer. According to data from the Global Cancer Observatory, Nigeria recorded 127,763 new cancer cases and 79,542 deaths in 2022. For both sexes, the data showed that breast...
FG, PECA Unveil Medical Test To Detect 9 Cancers
The federal government in collaboration with the Partnership for Eradication of Cancer in Africa (PECA) yesterday introduced OncoSeek, a medical test that can detect nine types of cancer early. The test was unveiled during the stakeholders’ awareness and sensitisation meeting organised in collaboration with Inspire2live in Abuja. President of PECA, Benjamin Ogbalor, said OncoSeek is a multi-cancer early detection product...
National Orientation Agency’s Endorsement
The National Orientation Agency has given her endorsement and willingness to support our project with its structures and various platforms. We are indeed glad at this milestone by our organization.
One Day Capacity Building Workshop for NOA Staff
One Day Capacity Building Workshop for National Orientation Agency Staff on Cervical Cancer and HPV-related cancers
PECA Trains NOA Staff on Cancer Eradication and Prevention
CAPACITY BUILDING:PECA Trains NOA Staff on Cancer Eradication, Prevention