WOGAC’s partnership arrangement with Roche which took place during a round table meeting held at Belanova Apartments and Suites, Maitama, Abuja, with the theme; TOGETHER FOR HER, promises to yield results that will change the narrative on cancer control and care in Nigeria.

Ondo first lady, Her Excellency, Chief Mrs. Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, founder, Breast Cancer Association of Nigeria, BRECAN, and first ladies of Niger, Cross River, Enugu state, Her Excellencies,  Dr Amina Abubakar Bello, founder Raise Foundation, Dr Linda Ayade, founder, Mediatrix Development Foundation, Mrs Monica Ugwuanyi, founder, Ugo’s Touch of Life Foundation (U-TOLF), respectively were present at the meeting.

Speaking to newsmen after the meeting, Mrs Akeredolu, who is also a breast cancer survivor, stated that early detection, which is driven by awareness, increases the chances of the patient to survive and reduces the cost of treatment, but noted that some patients cannot even afford the little amount at that stage and therefore called on Nigerians to be their brother’s keepers by supporting Cancer-based NGOs in raising funds.

The event also featured lectures on  BCPJ Study delivered by Dr Razaq Oyesegun, an Oncologist from National Hospital and “Catastrophic Health Fund; the role of WOGAC” by Dr Olumide Okunola of World Bank.

Source: World Stage Group