NEDC, MWAN screen 1,000 women for cervical cancer in Bauchi
The North-East Development Commission (NEDC), in collaboration with the Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN), Bauchi State chapter, has screened no fewer than 1,000 women for breast and cervical cancers in Alkaleri Local Government Area (LGA), Bauchi State.
The exercise was the second phase conducted by NEDC and MWAN in 2025.
Umma-Hani Jafaru, president of MWAN, Bauchi State, on Saturday, described breast and cervical cancers as major public health concerns and leading causes of mortality among women globally and in Nigeria.
“The screening was part of an ongoing NEDC-sponsored programme covering all six states of the North-East.
“The states included: Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba and Yobe.
“Aside the screening programmes, MWAN is also embarking on advocacy visits and awareness campaigns to enlighten women and children on the disease,” she added.
According to her, Nigeria records about 12,000 cervical cancer cases annually, out of which nearly 8,000 women die, adding that globally, a woman dies from the disease every two minutes.
Ms Jafaru highlighted the World Health Organisation’s 90-70-90 targets aimed at reducing cervical cancer, urging increased vaccination, screening and treatment uptake.
Also speaking, Mohammed Ali, NEDC health desk officer in Bauchi State, said the commission embarked on the screening due to the rising cancer cases across the region.
He reaffirmed NEDC’s commitment to improving healthcare services for women, adding that early detection was key to survival.
Habiba Isma’il, president, National Cancer Society, Bauchi State chapter, expressed concern over the late presentation of cancer cases.
She advised women to conduct monthly breast self-examination and undergo regular Pap-smear tests for better health outcomes.
Ms Isma’il urged women to seek medical attention for any abnormalities in the breast and other human systems.
A cross-section of the beneficiaries appreciated the gesture, adding that similar outreach efforts should be conducted for women in the remote areas of the region.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
States
Independence: NBA urges Nigerians to expect better future
The NBA said that ordinary Nigerians should be deriving benefit from the subsidy removal rather than hardship.
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Heading 4
AU condemns Houthi attack on Saudi airport
The African Union Commission condemned an attack carried out by Houthi rebels on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday.
World
Akande reaffirms Nigeria’s commitment to deepening ties with Denmark
Nigeria’s ambassador to Denmark, Lola Akande, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to deepening bilateral relations with Denmark.
Economy
Customs reforms will boost support for Tinubu’s second term, says group
A group says the reforms implemented by the Nigeria Customs Service under Bashir Adeniyi will boost support for President Bola Tinubu’s second-term bid.
Economy
IMF boss says AI to affect 40% of global jobs, urges policy reforms
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva says AI could affect about 40 per cent of jobs globally and urges governments to prepare workers for a changing labour market.
Economy
World Bank shifts focus to job creation, productivity through AI, says Banga
The World Bank Group is prioritising job creation and productivity, using AI to expand economic opportunities in developing countries.
Maiduguri
Over 40 ISWAP terrorists killed in Borno airstrike, says military
The air component of Operation Hadin Kai says it killed over 40 Islamic State West Africa Province terrorists, including a commander, in an airstrike on Badu village.
