Aisha Buhari charge stakeholders to take action against Cancer

Nigeria’s First Lady, Mrs. Aisha Buhari has called on relevant stakeholders to make concerted efforts to ensure effective cancer prevention and control in the country.

Mrs. Buhari made this call on Tuesday, when she received members of the Nigerian Cancer Society at the State House, Abuja. “Cancer is a global burden and one of the main causes of death, especially among the African population because many have died of breast, cervical and prostate cancer. “The lack of proper awareness also contributed to the increase in cases of death from the scourge of cancer, as the founder of the Aisha Buhari foundation, I am interested in working with stakeholders to save lives,” she said.

Therefore, she expressed her determination to raise awareness and provide support for screening for breast and cervical cancer patients across the country. The First Lady told the meeting that their efforts will go a long way in supporting the Federal Government’s determination to speed up the fight against cancer.

In his remarks, Dr. Ahmadu Al-Hassan, President of the Nigerian Cancer Society, expressed his gratitude to the First Lady for her continued support in promoting the health and physical well-being of women and children.