NGO conducts free cancer screening for over 200 women in Lagos

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A non-governmental organisation, Developing Women to Survive Empowerment Initiative (DWSEI), has successfully conducted free breast and cervical cancer screening for over 200 women in a bid to promote early detection and save lives. The convener, Abimbola Onwuchekwa, disclosed that the outreach aimed to raise awareness and promote women’s health and well-being.

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The health outreach offered additional services, including free vital signs checks, fasting blood sugar testing, and HIV testing for participants. According to DWSEI, over 200 women were counselled and screened for breast and cervical cancer, while about 100 were tested for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). The participants also received welfare packages containing food and household items.

Mrs Onwuchekwa, a cancer survivor, emphasised the importance of early detection and access to proper healthcare, stating, “As a cancer survivor, I know first-hand the importance of early detection and access to proper healthcare. Through this outreach, we are not only saving lives but also restoring hope and dignity.”

The event was organised in partnership with KKC-The Community Initiative (KKC-TCI) and was made possible through the support of DWSEI’s partners, donors, and volunteers.

Breast and cervical cancers are significant health challenges among Nigerian women, with rising incidences and high mortality rates. According to the African Research Group for Oncology, 80% of breast cancer cases in Nigeria present at an advanced stage, and less than 25% have an overall survival rate. The agency stresses the need for screening programmes to improve survival rates by identifying earlier-stage patients.

DWSEI’s initiative is a step in the right direction, promoting women’s health and well-being and highlighting the importance of early detection and access to proper healthcare

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