Ekiti launches a political plan to fight cancer and launches free screening for 5,000 women
The Ekiti State Government has launched its Cancer Control Policy and Plan as part of measures to provide quality and sustainable health care to citizens in the 16 Local Government Areas of the State. 'State.
Health Commissioner Dr. Oyebanji Filani at the policy launch and launching ceremony of the Cervical Cancer Secondary Prevention Pilot Project in Ado-Ekiti, the capital of state, noted that the government, in collaboration with development partners, is carrying out free testing and treatment on approximately 5,000 women across the state.
According to him, the program in collaboration with the World Health Organization and the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) would offer the government the opportunity to prevent and control infectious diseases, "which appear to be the main causes of disability and premature death in our society.”
Filani who said the evidence-based policy document to be implemented over the next four years will serve as guidelines to anchor decisions that will reduce the incidence and prevalence of cancer in the state.
He said: "This policy is comprehensive and addresses four cardinal areas which are prevention, early detection, diagnosis and treatment and palliative care; providing detailed guidelines for early detection, prompt treatment and palliative care.
"Research shows that at least a third of cancer cases can be prevented through lifestyle changes such as reducing tobacco and alcohol consumption, moderating diet, and vaccination against human papillomavirus and viral hepatitis B."
During the launch of the cancer policy document and free screening exercise, the governor's wife, Mrs. Bisi Fayemi, expressed her optimism about the new administration of Biodun Oyebanji's implementation of the policy to ensure a healthy life for women and girls in the state.
The governor's wife advised women in the state to take advantage of the opportunity provided by the government and its partners by visiting the ten designated health facilities for cancer screening and treatment over the next six months. months, saying that early detention has been identified as one of the effective ways to reduce the scourge of the disease.
She said, "The plague is not a death sentence, it can be cured if caught early, so we can join forces to fight the hydra-headed monster by educating people about myths, misconceptions and misinformation surrounding cancer.
“We are happy that there is continuity of government and we want to urge our men to encourage their wives, daughters and sisters to make themselves available for testing and possible treatment, especially now that it is free in our interest."
Speaking, CHAI representative Anthony Ayeni lamented that cervical cancer across the world kills women every two minutes, saying they are working with the government to provide services innovative and affordable testing and treatment options to eliminate the disease in the state.
"With a population of about 3.5 million, Ekiti State is made up of about 50% women, of which more than 60% are of childbearing age; this makes it imperative to integration of cervical cancer secondary prevention services into routine state health care services,” Ayeni said.
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The Ekiti State Government has launched its Cancer Control Policy and Plan as part of measures to provide quality and sustainable health care to citizens in the 16 Local Government Areas of the State. 'State.
Health Commissioner Dr. Oyebanji Filani at the policy launch and launching ceremony of the Cervical Cancer Secondary Prevention Pilot Project in Ado-Ekiti, the capital of state, noted that the government, in collaboration with development partners, is carrying out free testing and treatment on approximately 5,000 women across the state.
According to him, the program in collaboration with the World Health Organization and the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) would offer the government the opportunity to prevent and control infectious diseases, "which appear to be the main causes of disability and premature death in our society.”
Filani who said the evidence-based policy document to be implemented over the next four years will serve as guidelines to anchor decisions that will reduce the incidence and prevalence of cancer in the state.
He said: "This policy is comprehensive and addresses four cardinal areas which are prevention, early detection, diagnosis and treatment and palliative care; providing detailed guidelines for early detection, prompt treatment and palliative care.
"Research shows that at least a third of cancer cases can be prevented through lifestyle changes such as reducing tobacco and alcohol consumption, moderating diet, and vaccination against human papillomavirus and viral hepatitis B."
During the launch of the cancer policy document and free screening exercise, the governor's wife, Mrs. Bisi Fayemi, expressed her optimism about the new administration of Biodun Oyebanji's implementation of the policy to ensure a healthy life for women and girls in the state.
The governor's wife advised women in the state to take advantage of the opportunity provided by the government and its partners by visiting the ten designated health facilities for cancer screening and treatment over the next six months. months, saying that early detention has been identified as one of the effective ways to reduce the scourge of the disease.
She said, "The plague is not a death sentence, it can be cured if caught early, so we can join forces to fight the hydra-headed monster by educating people about myths, misconceptions and misinformation surrounding cancer.
“We are happy that there is continuity of government and we want to urge our men to encourage their wives, daughters and sisters to make themselves available for testing and possible treatment, especially now that it is free in our interest."
Speaking, CHAI representative Anthony Ayeni lamented that cervical cancer across the world kills women every two minutes, saying they are working with the government to provide services innovative and affordable testing and treatment options to eliminate the disease in the state.
"With a population of about 3.5 million, Ekiti State is made up of about 50% women, of which more than 60% are of childbearing age; this makes it imperative to integration of cervical cancer secondary prevention services into routine state health care services,” Ayeni said.
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