Tag:Cancer

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WHO Raises Alarm Over Unsafe Care As NCD Deaths Surge In Africa

—Janabi urges governments to protect patients from avoidable harm The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on African governments to strengthen patient safety measures for...

Toyin Adebayo - September 16, 2026

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Veteran Nollywood Actor Taiwo Hassan ‘Ogogo’ Dies at 66 After Cancer Battle

LAGOS — Veteran Nollywood actor, filmmaker and producer Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has died at the age of 66 after battling stage-four...

Wale Oderinde - August 23, 2026

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Cancer: Merck Foundation, African First Ladies Close Ranks to Save Millions

Merck Foundation and African First Ladies have stepped up the battle against cancer, vowing to halt the rising wave of cases and preventable deaths...

Toyin Adebayo - February 6, 2026

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Wike Reaffirms Commitment to Cancer Prevention

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed his commitment to cancer prevention and treatment by partnering with the...

Toyin Adebayo - February 12, 2025

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Nigeria Launches Cervical Cancer Elimination Service Award (CCESA) to Drive Progress

As part of its unwavering commitment to eliminating cervical cancer, Nigeria has introduced the Cervical Cancer Elimination Service Award (CCESA) to honor individuals and...

Toyin Adebayo - December 4, 2024