The vice chancellor of the College of Abuja, now Yakubu Gowon College, Prof. Hakeem Babatunde Fawehimi, Wednesday urged workers, college students and the common public to prioritise their well being by present process common medical check-ups for early detection of ailments, together with most cancers.
Prof. Fawehimi acknowledged this in his goodwill message on most cancers consciousness programme, Wednesday on the School of Well being Sciences Auditorium, College of Abuja primary campus, organised by College of Abuja Girls’s Affiliation (UAWA).
He referred to as on authorities and non-governmental organisations to accentuate efforts in well being training and screening programmes.
The vice chancellor mentioned, “Prevention is healthier than remedy”, whereas urging individuals to take cost of their well being earlier than ailments manifest.
In his welcome tackle, the native organising chairperson and chairperson, Board of Trustees, UAWA, Professor Hauwa Imam, described most cancers as a virus that have to be fought collectively.
She mentioned UAWA is impressed by survivors, resilient households, and advocates who bridge the care hole, saying: “We’re dedicated to dispelling myths and stigma and offering sensible assist.
In her welcome speech, the patroness UAWA, Dr. Hadeezat Omotayo Fawehimi mentioned: “We gathered beneath the theme, ‘United by Distinctive – Realize it, Test it, Act Early,’ which is a name that resonates deeply with the mission to empower neighborhood with data, encourage its detection and encourage motion towards most cancers.
Delivering the keynote lecture, Dr. Nandi Tokki, represented the director common of the Nationwide Institute of Most cancers Analysis and Remedy (NICRAT), Professor Usman Malami Aliyu, highlighted the importance of the World Most cancers Day, an initiative of the Union for Worldwide Most cancers Management (UICC).
She acknowledged the significance of understanding most cancers dangers, early detection, and remedy.
Dr. Tokki acknowledged the important thing warning indicators of most cancers which incorporates uncommon breast modifications, fatigue, irregular bleeding, persistent coughing, and non-healing sores or ulcers.