control plans must jump out of printed pages of newspapers and magazines, and be translated into well-funded programmes.
Dr. Shinkafi, therefore, noted that there was a need for governments at all levels, most especially in Nigeria to localize and own the national cancer control plans whilst prioritising awareness and prevention intervention through funding. She said: “Prior to the pandemic, patients travel significant distances to access services amidst other issues of weak health issues besieged by inadequate funding.
He said: “While we urge for control of preventable cancers like cervical cancer by 2030 is a target in many parts of the world, national cancer screening is still a novel concept in our continent, and it is a continent of over 1.3 billion people, 80% of Africa is yet to have access to the human papillomavirus vaccines .
“The challenge of cancer control in Nigeria is not only lack of early detection, but also lack of early treatment. He added that the seven federal tertiary health institutions designated as oncology centres of excellence are presently being upgraded with physiotherapy equipment, such as linear accelerators and complementary equipment such as city scans, C-arms and stimulators.
“The federal government is now encouraging all states to also take up this cancer plan and make investment to save lives. If the state government invests in cancer control, we shall increase the chances of early cancer detection in Nigeria, and therefore improve the outcomes.”
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