Nigeria Expands AI, Digital Health to Fight Cancer
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government is expanding the use of artificial intelligence, digital health, telemedicine, molecular diagnostics, precision medicine and data analytics to…
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Cancer Treatment
Placenta-Derived Tissue May Aid Erectile Recovery After Prostate Surgery
ABUJA, Nigeria — Researchers are investigating whether placenta-derived tissue can help men recover erectile function faster after prostate cancer surgery. The experimental treatment involves…
Childhood Cancer Medicines Shortages Threaten Treatment
ABUJA, Nigeria – Shortages of childhood cancer medicines are threatening children’s ability to complete treatment in low- and middle-income countries, with a new assessment…
Nigeria, China Seal Major Cancer Deal as FG Targets Local Radiotherapy Production by 2030
BEIJING, China – Nigeria has taken a major step towards transforming cancer care after deepening its partnership with China to expand radiotherapy services, strengthen…
FG Expands Cancer Support for Patients
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria cancer support programme is expanding as the Federal Government announces increased financial assistance for cancer patients alongside new measures…
Fake Cancer Drug Alert Sparks Global Safety Fears
ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued an urgent global alert after counterfeit batches of the cancer medicine DARZALEX were discovered…
FG Launches STRAWN Project to Strengthen Cancer Care
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has launched Project STRAWN, a workforce-readiness initiative designed to strengthen Nigeria’s radiotherapy workforce pipeline and improve access to…
Katsina Seeks Support for Breast Cancer Fight
KATSINA, Nigeria – Governor Dikko Umaru Radda has called on philanthropists, development partners and private organisations to support efforts to combat breast cancer in…
Nigeria Begins First Immunotherapy Trial for Colorectal Cancer Patients
OSUN, Nigeria – Nigeria launches its first immunotherapy clinical trial, offering free, cutting-edge treatment to colorectal cancer patients in a landmark step for cancer…
Jehovah’s Witness Cancer Patient Rejects Blood Transfusion Amid Donations
ABUJA, Nigeria – A Nigerian cancer patient and social media personality, Mensah Omolola, popularly known on X as AuntieEsther, sparks nationwide debate after rejecting…