The Director-General, National Institute for Cancer Research
and Treatment, Professor Usman Aliyu, has assured Nigerians of improved cancer research and treatment.
He said this in Abuja while congratulating the Muslim Ummah for successfully completing the Ramadan fast, which culminated in the Eid-El-Fitr celebration over the weekend.
He, especially, congratulated cancer patients, their relatives, doctors working in the cancer space, health advocates, and NGOs, and assured them of the institute’s preparedness to improve cancer research and treatment in the days ahead.
Aliyu said, “I am therefore, using this opportunity to call on Nigerians to take their health seriously and go for regular checks. This will nip in the bud any disease, especially cancer, before it reaches an uncontrollable stage.”
He also gave an assurance that NICRAT would tackle challenges around cancer care and research and make sure there is a dramatic improvement.
According to him, cancer is treatable and curable, especially when detected early.
He urged Nigerians to visit nearby health facilities for medical checks whenever they notice any abnormal feelings in their bodies.
“I urge the Muslim Ummah to imbibe the lessons learnt during the Ramadan period and continue to remain supportive to cancer patients and their relatives.
“This is necessary because cancer treatment and management is capital intensive,” he said.
(NAN)
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