•Minster, Israel, others participate in ‘Progress in Pink Walk’
The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Isiaq Adekunle Salako, has hailed the All Progressives Congress (APC) Youth Wing for championing public health awareness.
Salako spoke at the weekend in Abuja during the “Progress in Pink Walk” organised by the APC Youth Wing to commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month.The four-kilometre walk, with the theme: Walk for Hope, Walk for Life, kicked off at The Nest Resource Centre in Abuja. Participants called for early detection, timely medical intervention, and hope for individuals and families affected by breast cancer.
October is globally recognised as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to promote awareness, prevention, and support for those affected by the disease.
The minister noted that eight out of 10 breast cancer cases in Nigeria are detected late.
He urged Nigerians to prioritise regular check-ups, a healthy lifestyle, and preventive care.
Also, the President of the Nigerian Cancer Society, Prof. Abidemi Omonisi, stated that breast cancer accounted for up to 40 to 50 per cent of all cancer cases in Nigeria.
He called for a community-based approach to cancer awareness, applauding the APC Youth Wing for mobilising young people to lead positive change.
APC National Youth Leader, Dr. Dayo Israel, restated the essence of self-awareness and early action in combating breast cancer.
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“We joined the fight against childhood and adolescent cancer, commending President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration as the first in Nigeria’s history to invest this greatly in cancer eradication, with the 2025 budget marking the highest allocation ever for diagnosis and treatment.
“Also, we want women to know their bodies and act quickly if they notice anything unusual. Awareness and early detection save lives,” he said.
The “Progress in Pink Walk” climaxed with a free screening.
Participants in the exercise reaffirmed their commitment to promoting early detection, regular screening, and healthy living.
They stressed that through awareness, unity, and collective action, Nigerians could defeat breast cancer.