Juliet Aguwa, who has survived breast cancer in the last 12 years, says life after surviving the disease is not often discussed for the benefit of all mankind.
“I launched my NGO, `Courage to Dare’ in 2010. I’ve gained recognition for my work from the global media from The Oprah Winfrey Show, Moments With Mo — Mo Abudu, USA Today, Genevieve magazine and more — these are platforms that have supported me to share my story and encourage other African women who have been diagnosed to have the disease.
She said that her NGO, Courage to Dare, partners with health care practitioners and global advocates on awareness outreaches worldwide. Aguwa said the government must be active in education campaigns, especially in the rural areas, adding that education campaigns should be run in local languages through the local media that reach the grassroots.
“We must collaborate to educate, raise funds, equip hospitals and take other necessary actions to lower the death tolls.“The good thing is that the World Health Organisation has been able to give a level of data on cancer diagnosis,’’ she said.