Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH) has reinforced its partnership with the Rivers State Ministry of Health in advancing cancer prevention, awareness, and early detection, as the hospital marked the 2025 World Cancer Day within its premises.
According to the post shared on Thursday, the commemoration, held under the global theme “United by Unique,” featured an awareness walk and an interactive health education session aimed at promoting informed choices and early health-seeking behaviour among staff and members of the hospital community.
Speaking through the Deputy Chief Medical Director, Dr Simon Uriah, the Chief Medical Director of RSUTH, Prof. Chizindu Alikor, restated the hospital’s resolve to prioritise preventive oncology and patient-centred care.
He noted that tackling cancer effectively requires sustained collaboration between health institutions, government agencies, and the wider community.
The Rivers State Ministry of Health, represented by the Director of Medical Services, Dr Vincent Nwachukwu, on behalf of the Commissioner for Health, Dr Adaeze Oreh, commended RSUTH for integrating awareness, education, and survivor engagement into its cancer control efforts.
He emphasised that partnerships such as this are critical to improving early diagnosis, reducing late presentation, and strengthening public trust in the health system.
A defining moment of the programme was the presentation of testimonies by cancer survivors, who shared personal experiences of diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. Their accounts highlighted the impact of timely medical intervention and underscored the need for empathy and sustained support for individuals living with cancer.
Health experts also delivered lectures addressing common myths surrounding cancer, with particular focus on nutrition, lifestyle risks, and evidence-based prevention strategies. Participants were educated on early warning signs and the importance of routine screening as a practical step in reducing cancer-related morbidity and mortality.
Goodwill messages from the Nigerian Cancer Society, Nigerian Medical Association, Association of Resident Doctors (RSUTH Chapter), and the State Ministry of Health further reinforced the collective commitment to intensifying cancer awareness across the state.
The event concluded with a renewed call for continuous collaboration, community engagement, and policy support, reaffirming that while cancer affects individuals in different ways, a united and coordinated response remains essential to effective prevention and care.
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