World cancer day: Bayelsa NMA, NGOs champion campaign against cancer
By Amgbare Ekaunkumo, Yenagoa, Trek Africa Newspaper
The Bayelsa Branch of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), led by the Chairman, Dr Ngowari Torunana commemorated the 2021 World Cancer Day which is celebrated every 4, of February.
In collaboration with Oasis Public Health Consulting Limited, Rotary Club of Yenagoa City Centre, Goadcoast Developmental Foundation, Yenagoa and other non-governmental organizations.
In a statement issued to the Trek Africa Newspaper Online on Friday, by the Secretary NMA Bayelsa, Dr Onini Ebimobowei.
The statement said the theme of the World Cancer Day was “I am and I will” to reflect individuals’ motivation to speak up and act promptly in the fight against any cancer.
He said the event was marked by a road walk from Ekeki Motor Park to Swali Market, in Yenagoa during which there was massive public enlightenment on cancer awareness and its prevention through direct interaction with the public as well as distribution of flyers containing messages on cancer awareness and prevention.
“There was also robust media engagement to discuss cancer and its prevention.
“Still in the spirit of commemoration of the World Cancer Day, the NMA and their collaborators encourage members of the public to always go to health care facilities for regular check ups as many cancers are curable when detected early.
The Association also emphasizes the need for regular self breast examination to help detect breast cancer early as breast cancer is one of the commonest preventable cancers.
He said Bayelsa, NMA also encourages safe sexual practices in order to prevent cancers from sexually-transmitted infectious such as cancer of the Womb and cancer of the Liver.
For cancer patients, the NMA encourages them to always speak up and take action as every action counts in the fight against cancer.
