Kaduna First Lady Provides ₦5 Million Financial Support To 100 Cancer Patients
The First Lady of Kaduna State, Hajiya Hafsat Uba Sani, has provided financial assistance totalling ₦5 million to 100 cancer patients as part of efforts to ease the financial burden of cancer treatment and strengthen support for affected persons in the state.
Each beneficiary received ₦50,000 under the Cancer Care and Support Initiative at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Specialist Hospital, Millennium City, in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The programme, organised in collaboration with the Kaduna State Ministry of Health, was held under the theme, “Together Against Cancer: Supporting Patients, Celebrating Survivors.”
The event attracted the Commissioner for Health, Hajiya Umma K. Ahmed; Commissioner for Youth Development, Barr. Gloria Ibrahim; Director-General of KADCHMA, Malam Abubakar Hassan; Director-General of KADSAMHSA, Dr. Joseph O. Ike, as well as traditional and religious leaders, representatives of non-governmental organisations, civil society groups, healthcare professionals and other government officials.
Speaking at the event, the First Lady stressed that the fight against cancer requires collective responsibility, compassion and sustained commitment from government, communities and other stakeholders.
She urged cancer patients to remain hopeful, adhere strictly to medical advice and prioritise regular hospital visits for early diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care.
Hajiya Hafsat also reaffirmed the commitment of the Kaduna State Government, under the leadership of Governor Uba Sani, to improving healthcare delivery and providing necessary support for cancer patients across the state.
She called on KADCHMA, KADSAMHSA, traditional institutions, religious leaders and other stakeholders to intensify cancer awareness campaigns, particularly among women at the grassroots, through community engagement and Primary Healthcare Centres.
A major highlight of the programme was the testimonies of cancer survivors, who encouraged patients undergoing treatment not to lose hope, emphasising that a cancer diagnosis does not mean the end of life.
Also speaking, the Visiting Oncologist at the hospital, Professor Tajudeen A. Olasinde, underscored the importance of early diagnosis and timely treatment, describing them as critical factors in effective cancer management and improved patient outcomes.
The ₦5 million financial intervention is expected to provide some relief to the beneficiaries while reinforcing broader efforts to promote cancer awareness, access to treatment and support for patients and survivors in Kaduna State.
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