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Reckless plastic disposal increases cancer risks, UNDP cautions


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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has cautioned those living in Abuja and its environs to curtail the reckless disposal of plastic in the city. READ ALSO:UNDP Implements 170 projects on Environment The UNDP in…

Cervical cancer: Expert tasks Nigerians on increased vaccination, screening


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To eradicate cervical cancer by 2030, Nigeria must join the rest of the world to realise the feat through increased vaccination and screening for girls and women, Prof. Oliver Ezechi, a Director of Research at the Nigerian Institute of…

Dietician warns against high consumption of eggs


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A nutritionist and dietician, Olusola Falomo, has warned Nigerians against high consumption of eggs, as it may increase the risk of brain cancer and hypertension. The expert explained that eggs are the main source of dietary cholesterol and…

Mouth Cancer is preventable – Nigerian Professor


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 A Professor of Oral Pathology at the University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Professor Bamidele M. Kolude, has stated that the trials and tribulations of mouth cancers are preventable. Kolude said this is achievable with regular oral…

Cancer: NGO examines over 80 thousand people


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The Lift Above Poverty Organisation (LAPO), a non-governmental organisation, disclosed it has examined 86,198 persons for different types of cancers between 2016 and 2022. Dr Honestus Obadiora, the Executive Director of LAPO, revealed this…

Women get free cervical cancer screening in Osun state


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20 women in Osun state got free cervical cancer screening organized by the management of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), on Monday, to commemorate the 2023 World Cancer Day. The screening, tagged “World Cancer Day 2023:…

Cancer: Expert tasks FG on subsidized treatments


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Professor Enoch Afolayan of the Department of Morbid Anatomy Histopathology, University of Ilorin, has tasked the government to subsidize treatments so that cancer patients can easily access it. Afolayan, who spoke to newsmen on cancer…

Kenyan solar-stove may cut cancer risks


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As data worldwide suggests the number of people with cancer is rising, some nations are looking to find alternatives to cancer-causing fuel sources. Kenya has seen the introduction of solar-powered cookers which capture the Sun's rays…

Nigeria lost $5.6bn to cancer in 2019


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The Lancet Oncology Commission report says Nigeria lost about 5.9 billion dollars to cancer deaths and other cancer related factors in 2019. The Chairman, Lancet Oncology Commission for Sub-Saharan Africa, Prof. Wil Ngwa, said this on…

Don Jazzy loses mother to cancer


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Nigerian music executive producer, Don Jazzy announced the death of his mother who died after a long battle with cancer. The record label boss announced the sad news in a post on his social media page on the evening of Friday,…