Benue Announces Free Breast Cancer Treatment
The Benue Government on Monday said it would provide free breast cancer treatment to some selected patients across the three senatorial zones of the state.
The Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr. Joseph Ngbea, stated this during a cancer awareness walk in Makurdi, organised by the state chapter of the Medical Women Association of Nigeria and the Nigeria Medical Association.
This is contained in a statement on Monday by Dr. Tongriang Ben-Ameh, President MWAN, Benue chapter.
The commissioner said that the patients would be selected from each of the three senatorial districts for free breast cancer treatment.
Ngbea commended the medical associations for organising the event to raise awareness of breast cancer and the need for women to go for regular checks in hospitals.
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The wife of the state Governor, Mrs. Eunice Ortom, commended MWAN for their relentless efforts in fighting the breast cancer scourge.
She reiterated her commitment to fighting the disease and providing support to patients.
Mrs. Ortom was represented by the Programme Manager, Eunice Spring of Life Foundation, Mr. Tine Agenor.
Also, the Commissioner for Women Affairs, represented by Assistant Director of Women Affairs, Mrs. Magdelene Andor, pledged the support of the ministry to the awareness campaign on breast cancer.
Earlier, the President of MWAN in Benue, Dr. Tongriang Ben-Ameh said women should learn about self-examination of breast cancer and visit hospitals for screening.
