In Nigeria, like many other low and middle income countries, outcomes for childhood and adolescent cancers can be much better. A large part of this is likely due to late diagnosis influenced by a low index of suspicion.

During this month of September which is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we focused on promoting awareness on childhood cancers. Our main event was a webinar in partnership with;

• Association of Nigerian Private Medical Practitioners (ANPMP)

• Bio Venture for Global Health (BVGH) and

• Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS)

The themes were: Overview of WHO Global Initiative for Childhood Cancer:THE CUREALL FRAMEWORK and

Reducing the Burden of Childhood Cancers through Early Detection: THE ROLE OF PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS

Smoking is the biggest risk factor for lung cancer and other different cancers to varying degrees. It also leads to a generally reduced quality of life.

For World NoTobacco Day 2023, we ran a month-long online campaign and held outreaches across 2 sites in Edo state. Our teams partnering with the Department of Psychiatry ISTH visited a commercial motor park and mini market to interact with at-risk groups on the dangers of smoking especially relating to risk of cancer.

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Exclusive screening of Cervical Cancer documentary 'Conquering Cancer' sponsored by Varian.

It was a very interactive session with school-age girls, health workers (especially community health workers and Nurses), and local policymakers. 

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