{"id":23115,"date":"2025-11-01T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-01T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.funminews.com\/?p=23115"},"modified":"2025-10-31T16:33:01","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T15:33:01","slug":"taraba-women-nedc-launch-cancer-awareness-drive-to-promote-early-detection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.funminews.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/01\/taraba-women-nedc-launch-cancer-awareness-drive-to-promote-early-detection\/","title":{"rendered":"Taraba Women, NEDC Launch Cancer Awareness Drive to Promote Early Detection."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

JALINGO, Nigeria (FN) \u2014 Medical experts and health advocates have urged Nigerian women to prioritize regular breast and cervical cancer screenings as part of a nationwide push to reduce mortality rates linked to the diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The call was made Thursday in Jalingo during the launch of the Breast and Cervical Cancer Awareness Campaign, organized by the Medical Women\u2019s Association of Nigeria (MWAN), Taraba State Chapter, in partnership with the North East Development Commission (NEDC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The campaign, themed \u201cEvery Story is Unique, Every Journey Matters,\u201d aims to educate women across Taraba State on the importance of early detection, routine screening, and access to care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThis programme is proof of the strength of partnership and our shared mission to provide compassionate care and support for women,\u201d said Dr. Echuseh Audu, president of MWAN Taraba. \u201cWe aim to engage top health professionals to enlighten women on the importance of screening, early diagnosis, and preventive measures.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Audu emphasized that women aged 50 and above should make cancer screening a regular part of their health routine, noting that early detection significantly improves treatment outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amahdy Gagwi Tarfa, a representative of the NEDC, praised MWAN\u2019s commitment to women\u2019s health and pledged the Commission\u2019s continued support for initiatives that improve lives across the North East.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Aisha Adamu, Medical Director of the Federal Medical Centre in Jalingo, described the campaign as a landmark effort in the state\u2019s health sector. \u201cPooling our resources and sensitizing communities about the dangers of late diagnosis is key to reducing the burden of breast and cervical cancer in Nigeria,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participants received expert-led education sessions on cancer care. Dr. Maryam Musa Haruna delivered a talk on \u201cUnderstanding Breast Cancer: Signs, Prevention, and Early Detection,\u201d while Dr. Rakiya Jibril addressed \u201cCervical Cancer Awareness: The Role of Vaccination and Screening.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event also featured goodwill messages from dignitaries and emotional testimonies from cancer survivors who shared their journeys of resilience and recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Organizers said the campaign will continue across communities in Taraba, offering free screenings and vital information to women at all levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Health officials say breast and cervical cancer remain leading causes of death among Nigerian women, but early detection and sustained awareness efforts could dramatically reduce the toll.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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