{
  "id": 803604,
  "title": "FG prioritises hepatitis B, C prevention to curb liver cancer",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/fg-prioritises-hepatitis-b-c-prevention-to-curb-liver-cancer-803604",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-08-13T20:46:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/fg-prioritises-hepatitis-b-c-prevention-to-curb-liver-cancer/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Federal Government in Nigeria has stepped up its efforts to prevent and detect liver cancer early by focusing on the prevention and control of hepatitis B and C, according to Dr Adekunle Salako, Minister of State for Health. Speaking at the 5th Africa Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Cancer Consortium Conference in Abuja, the minister emphasized the importance of vaccination, screening, diagnosis and treatment to curb liver cancer. Nigeria's cancer response has been challenged by late diagnosis, insufficient specialized services, skilled personnel shortages, and limited access to advanced treatments. The government aims to strengthen prevention, early detection, and expand diagnostic and treatment services under the National Strategic Cancer Control Plan. Collaboration among various stakeholders, including government institutions, professional bodies, academia, civil society, and the private sector, is crucial to improving cancer outcomes in the country.",
  "summary": "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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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "FG prioritises hepatitis B, C prevention to curb liver cancer",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/fg-prioritises-hepatitis-b-c-prevention-to-curb-liver-cancer",
        "published": "2026-08-13T20:26:52.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}