FG prioritises hepatitis B, C prevention to curb liver cancer
The Federal Government has intensified efforts to prevent and detect liver cancer early by strengthening the prevention and control of hepatitis B and C, the Minister of State for Health, Dr Adekunle Salako, has said. Salako spoke on Thursday in Abuja at the 5th Africa Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Cancer Consortium Conference, where cancer specialists, researchers and healthcare Read More:…
The Federal Government in Nigeria is prioritising the prevention and control of hepatitis B and C to curb liver cancer, according to the Minister of State for Health, Dr Adekunle Salako. Speaking at the 5th Africa Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Cancer Consortium Conference, Salako highlighted the challenges faced by Nigeria's cancer response, including late presentation, inadequate specialised diagnostic services, shortages of skilled personnel, and limited access to advanced treatment.
He emphasised the government's commitment to strengthening prevention and early detection, expanding diagnostic and treatment services, and integrating cancer screening into primary healthcare. Salako also called for stronger collaboration among various stakeholders, including government institutions, professional bodies, academia, civil society, development partners, and the private sector, to improve cancer outcomes in the country.
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