World Cancer Day 2021: building a coalition for cancer control in a high-risk state in Nigeria
Objective: World Cancer Day (WCD) observed annually every 4th February has become a rallying point to create awareness and galvanise action globally to fight cancer. This paper describes the activities carried out in the oil-rich Bayelsa State of Nigeria to commemorate WCD 2021. Materials and Metho...
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| author | A. Oyeyemi A. Adesina N. Oyeyemi A. Eguvbe E. Onini T. Tomworio K. Davids R. Ndokinta |
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| description | Objective: World Cancer Day (WCD) observed annually every 4th February has become a rallying point to create awareness and galvanise action globally to fight cancer. This paper describes the activities carried out in the oil-rich Bayelsa State of Nigeria to commemorate WCD 2021.
Materials and Methods: Two non-governmental bodies collaborated to organise a series of campaign activities. These included health talks in clinics and on air, and a road walk that enjoyed the participation of other stakeholders in cancer control in the state.
Results: Health talks and screening for the leading cancers were carried out in clinics and religious houses in all the eight districts of the state. Radio and television stations hosted talks on cancer prevention and control and over a hundred persons participated in the road walk. A large audience was reached with key messages of the day through the different media deployed for the campaign.
Conclusions: WCD 2021 was able to sensitise residents of Bayelsa State to the growing burden of cancer and stimulated them to action. With sustained effort and commitment of all stakeholders, the state may soon have a well-established Cancer Control Programme and set the pace for other states in Nigeria. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-9464524a200b418698da87939a4066f12022-12-22T04:23:17ZengVerduci EditoreWorld Cancer Research Journal2372-34162022-01-01910.32113/wcrj_20221_21552155World Cancer Day 2021: building a coalition for cancer control in a high-risk state in NigeriaA. Oyeyemi0A. Adesina1N. Oyeyemi2A. Eguvbe3E. Onini4T. Tomworio5K. Davids6R. Ndokinta7Department of Community Medicine, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, NigeriaOasis Public Health Consulting Ltd, Kpansia, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, NigeriaOasis Public Health Consulting Ltd, Kpansia, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, NigeriaDepartment of Community Medicine, Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, NigeriaNigerian Medical Association, Bayelsa State Branch, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, NigeriaNigerian Medical Association, Bayelsa State Branch, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, NigeriaDepartment of Community Medicine, Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, NigeriaDepartment of Community Medicine, Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, NigeriaObjective: World Cancer Day (WCD) observed annually every 4th February has become a rallying point to create awareness and galvanise action globally to fight cancer. This paper describes the activities carried out in the oil-rich Bayelsa State of Nigeria to commemorate WCD 2021. Materials and Methods: Two non-governmental bodies collaborated to organise a series of campaign activities. These included health talks in clinics and on air, and a road walk that enjoyed the participation of other stakeholders in cancer control in the state. Results: Health talks and screening for the leading cancers were carried out in clinics and religious houses in all the eight districts of the state. Radio and television stations hosted talks on cancer prevention and control and over a hundred persons participated in the road walk. A large audience was reached with key messages of the day through the different media deployed for the campaign. Conclusions: WCD 2021 was able to sensitise residents of Bayelsa State to the growing burden of cancer and stimulated them to action. With sustained effort and commitment of all stakeholders, the state may soon have a well-established Cancer Control Programme and set the pace for other states in Nigeria.https://www.wcrj.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2022/02/e2155.pdfbayelsa statecancernigeriaworld cancer day |
| spellingShingle | A. Oyeyemi A. Adesina N. Oyeyemi A. Eguvbe E. Onini T. Tomworio K. Davids R. Ndokinta World Cancer Day 2021: building a coalition for cancer control in a high-risk state in Nigeria World Cancer Research Journal bayelsa state cancer nigeria world cancer day |
| title | World Cancer Day 2021: building a coalition for cancer control in a high-risk state in Nigeria |
| title_full | World Cancer Day 2021: building a coalition for cancer control in a high-risk state in Nigeria |
| title_fullStr | World Cancer Day 2021: building a coalition for cancer control in a high-risk state in Nigeria |
| title_full_unstemmed | World Cancer Day 2021: building a coalition for cancer control in a high-risk state in Nigeria |
| title_short | World Cancer Day 2021: building a coalition for cancer control in a high-risk state in Nigeria |
| title_sort | world cancer day 2021 building a coalition for cancer control in a high risk state in nigeria |
| topic | bayelsa state cancer nigeria world cancer day |
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