Mariam Akinloye
Women have been charged to take regular screening seriously to detect if they are dealing with breast or cervical cancer, so as to afford early detection and treatment. Hon. Motuntayo Gbadebo -Alogba, Chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA) gave the charge on Thursday at a free medical outreach for female residents.
The free outreach which was held at the Ijede LCDA secretariat, and themed, “Detect to Save Ijede from Cancer”, featured free clinical breast examinations, cervical cancer screenings and health talks aimed at encouraging early detection and promoting healthier living among women in the community.
It is organised by the Ijede LCDA in partnership with Lagos State Health II, The Annie Okonkwo Foundation (TAOF), OAK Hospital and St. Cyril Cancer Treatment Foundation.
The outreach afforded the council chairman, Hon. Gbadebo -Alogba, the opportunity to reaffirm her administration’s unwavering commitment to public health as a cornerstone of its agenda.
She expressed her sincere appreciation to The Annie Okonkwo Foundation for choosing Ijede LCDA and for their commitment to improving healthcare access and advancing cancer awareness in rural communities.
‘’Breast and cervical cancers, when detected early, are highly treatable. This initiative is a life-saving mission. I urge every woman to take charge of her health, break the silence around cancer, prioritize routine screenings, and join us in building a healthier, cancer-free Ijede,” she said
