Islamic Organization Tackles Cancer , Conducts Free Screening For Women In Ogun
An Islamic organisation, the Sisters of Jannah (SOJ), Abeokuta Zone on Monday conducted free cancer screening for women in Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital in commemoration of this year’s World Cancer Awareness Campaign.
The theme of this year’s campaign is “Take Action: Uniting Our Voices Against Cancer”.
The event which had more than 100 women screened at Adigbe Primary HealthCare Centre, Obafemi Owode local government was done in conjunction with Ogun State Ministry of Health.
Guest lecturer, who is also the State Health Educator from Ogun State Primary HealthCare Development Board , Alh. AbdulWaheed Elegbede, said the awareness was to uncover Myths and Truths about cancer, stages, preventions and Treatment which has contributed to loss of lives , noting that treatment is available if detected early.
While demonstrating self examination to the audience,he stressed the need for regular check-up ,be it clinical or self examination as early detection saves life.
He also encouraged women to always make it a duty to check their blood pressure , sugar level and take advantage of the ongoing HPV vaccine by the State Ministry of Health for girls between the age of 9 – 16 years , saying prevention is better than cure.
Highlights of the event include Breast Cancer screening, Cervical cancer screening, Health talk, Blood pressure check amongst others.
