Farooq Oreagba Shares Cancer Battle on World Cancer Day
Cultural ambassador Farooq Oreagba opens up about his 12-year fight with multiple myeloma, from diagnosis to remission and ongoing recovery.
Category : Cancer Care
WHO: 40% of Cancer Cases Preventable Worldwide
A new WHO analysis reveals that four in ten cancer cases globally could be prevented through behavioral changes, stronger policies, and public health interventions targeting modifiable risk factors.
Nigeria's Snakebite Crisis: High Costs, Traditional Remedies
Snakebite treatment costs in Nigeria have become unaffordable for rural farmers, forcing reliance on traditional methods with fatal outcomes. Gombe State records nearly half of the country's 20,000 annual cases.
Nigerian Cancer Researcher Honored by Australian PM
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese welcomed Michael Odutola and family as Australian citizens, praising his cancer research contributions at Australia Day ceremony.
CEPI Funds $30M for Updated, Affordable Ebola Vaccine
CEPI commits $30 million to update MSD's Zaire ebolavirus vaccine, improving affordability, accessibility, and sustainability for low- and middle-income countries in Africa.
Women Urged on Cervical Cancer Screening for Early Detection
C3-RISE project calls on Nigerian women to undergo HPV screening and preventive measures during Cervical Cancer Awareness Month to combat this preventable disease.
Why Every Nigerian Woman Needs a Pap Smear Test
Cervical cancer is highly preventable. Dr Olusina Ajidahun explains how regular Pap smear screenings from age 21 can detect early warning signs and save lives in Nigeria.
Specialist Obesity Treatment Centre Launches in Onitsha
A new Getslim Bariatric Center in Onitsha now provides specialist weight management and surgical care for Southeast Nigeria, reducing the need for long-distance travel for treatment.
Soludo's Wife Raises Alarm Over Cardiovascular Deaths
Mrs. Nonye Soludo warns of increasing cardiovascular-related deaths in Nigeria. She urges regular heart checks, healthy diets, and exercise to combat heart failure and stroke.
Ex-Chelsea Youth Star Lamisha Musonda Battles Terminal Illness
Former Chelsea academy player Lamisha Musonda shares a heartbreaking final message, revealing his terminal illness fight. The 33-year-old Belgian pleads for prayers. Read his emotional story.
TG Omori on failed kidney transplant, brutal cost of treatment
Music video director TG Omori opens up on his unsuccessful kidney transplant in 2024 and the staggering financial burden of staying alive with the disease. Read his emotional story and the public's reaction.
Okoya's 86th Birthday: Free Medical Outreach for Lagos Communities
Nigerian industrialist Chief Razaq Okoya marks his 86th birthday with a week-long free medical outreach in Ajah, Lagos, providing healthcare, food, and transport fare to thousands. Read about this act of compassion.
PAC Foundation's 2025 Outreach Aids 300 Ajegunle Residents
PAC Foundation's year-end outreach provided free medical screening and food to 300 Ajegunle, Lagos residents in Dec 2025. See how the NGO is tackling food security and healthcare access.
New Proton Therapy Shows Promise in Treating Tough Cancers
A groundbreaking proton therapy technique has shown remarkable success in treating aggressive cancers with minimal side effects. Read about the patient's journey and the future of this technology.
Scientists Warn Tattoos May Cause Cancer, Health Risks
New research reveals tattoo ink can migrate in the body, potentially causing cancer, immune issues, and chronic inflammation. Experts call for stricter regulation.
Okoya's 86th Birthday: Free Medical Outreach for Ajah Community
Industrialist Razaq Okoya marks his 86th birthday with a free one-week medical camp in Ajah, offering vital health services to over 1,000 residents. Join the outreach from Jan 5-12, 2026.
Free Surgeries, Medical Outreach Transform Odogbolu Lives
The Detola Abike Mogaji Memorial Foundation provided free surgeries and medical care to over 200 residents during the Odogbolu Heritage Festival. Read about this life-changing outreach.
Foundation Seeks More Support for Scoliosis Patients
Scoliosis Focus Foundation urges campaigns for awareness and care in Nigeria. Founder Dr. Ayomide Akintan Adejuwon highlights gaps in treatment and calls for public and government support.
Aunty Esther Dies After Refusing Blood Transfusion
Popular X personal shopper Aunty Esther has passed away after reportedly declining a blood transfusion due to her Jehovah's Witness faith. Read the full story on the medical and religious dilemma.
Man Shares Final Chat With Aunty Esther Before Cancer Death
A Nigerian man's emotional tribute to late personal shopper Aunty Esther, sharing their final chat before she lost her battle with cancer, has moved netizens. Read the touching exchange and see how Nigerians are reacting.
Aunty Esther Dies After Rejecting Blood Transfusion
Popular social media user Aunty Esther has died after a battle with breast cancer. Her case ignited a nationwide debate on faith and medicine after she rejected a blood transfusion. Read the full story and reactions.
Aunty Esther Loses Cancer Battle, People Lady Mourns
Nigerian social media mourns as Aunty Esther loses her fight with cancer. People Lady pens emotional tribute, recalling her relentless hustle. Read the full story.
Aunty Esther dies after rejecting blood transfusion
Popular Nigerian social media user Aunty Esther has passed away after refusing a blood transfusion due to her Jehovah's Witness faith during her breast cancer treatment. Read the full story.
Aunty Esther Dies After Transfusion Debate
Social media personality and cancer patient Aunty Esther has passed away. Her case sparked a national debate on faith, medicine, and crowdfunding after she declined a blood transfusion.
Esther Mensah, 'Pepper Girl', Dies at 34 After Treatment Refusal
Nigeria mourns Esther Mensah, the 'Pepper Girl', who died at 34 after declining a life-saving blood transfusion for breast cancer treatment despite a ₦30 million crowdfund. Read the full story.
Woman reunites with family after kidney transplant
Nigerian woman Tovia reunites with her children after a successful kidney transplant funded by public donations, following abandonment by her husband after kidney failure during childbirth.
Men Over 40 Urged to Get Routine Prostate Cancer Tests
Health experts in Nigeria stress the critical need for routine prostate cancer screening for men aged 40+. Early detection saves lives and reduces the disease's growing burden.
Norwegian Crown Princess Needs Lung Transplant
Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit faces a lung transplant as her pulmonary fibrosis worsens. Read the latest health update and expert analysis on her condition.
Jehovah's Witness Offers Support to Aunty Esther
A Jehovah's Witness member writes an open letter to cancer patient Aunty Esther, detailing how she can get full financial and medical support from the congregation after public backlash.
Pepper Girl Rejects Blood Transfusion Over Faith After N30m Donations
Online personality Auntie Esther rejects blood transfusion for cancer treatment due to her faith as a Jehovah's Witness, sparking debate after N30m in public donations. Read the full story.
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