Katsina Screens 600 Women, Performs 50 Breast Surgeries

In Katsina, a breast cancer intervention program successfully screened 600 women and performed 50 surgeries. The initiative, which commenced on May 26 and was officially launched on June 8, is part of a five-year memorandum of understanding between the Katsina State Government and its partners.

Governor Dikko Umaru Radda emphasized the significance of this initiative in addressing the burden of breast cancer, which remains a major public health challenge, particularly when diagnosed at advanced stages. He called for collective action from philanthropists and development partners to support ongoing efforts against breast cancer, stressing that the government alone cannot effectively tackle the growing health challenge.

Hajiya Fatima Dikko Radda, founder of PACF, noted that Katsina has become the third location globally, after the United Kingdom and Belgium, to benefit from advanced breast cancer medical equipment deployed through this program. The mission achieved a remarkable result with 800 medical consultations conducted during the exercise.