Mrs Aiyedatiwa described vaccination as life-saving.
The DEPOWA president said that the association would continue to champion cancer awareness, support survivors and honour the memories of those lost to the disease.
The DEPOWA president said that the association would continue to champion cancer awareness, support survivors and honour the memories of those lost to the disease.
Rwanda aims to eliminate cervical cancer by 2027, three years ahead of the World Health Organisation’s global target of 2030.
The National Cancer Intervention Fund has called for sustainable and transparent financing mechanisms to reduce preventable cancer deaths in Nigeria.
“Cancer is not always a death sentence; early detection saves lives,” an oncologist at UCH said.
Ms Bamishe made the appeal on Wednesday in a statement to commemorate World Cancer Day, celebrated annually on February 4.
Yobe has one of the highest rates of drug abuse in the North-East.
“Lagos, being Nigeria’s commercial and population hub, remains a critical priority in HIV response,” said NACA chief.
The foundation made the call on Wednesday in Kaduna to mark the 2026 World Cancer Day, observed annually on February 4.
