The Council Chairman of Ibeju Lekki Local Government, Hon. (Engr) Abdullahi Sesan Olowa today received officials of the Ministry of Health and The Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) in his office.
The team, under the auspices of Cervical Cancer Secondary Prevention Program, briefed the Council Chairman on free cervical screening services ongoing at various PHC’s across the Local Governments in the state.
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Hon. Olowa appreciated the team for their efforts in creating awareness on the risks involved in cervical cancer as more women developed this ailment in Nigeria last year, though it is preventable. He therefore pleaded with the women folks in the Local Government Area to take advantage of the free screening offered to ensure proper checks in various designated centers.
Led by Dr. Pelumi Okuyemi and Mrs. Finnih Oluwatoyin together with the Medical Officer of Health of the Local Government, Mrs. Adenike Oguntuase, the team assured the Council Boss that efforts will be stepped up to stem the tide of Cervical Cancer in the state.
Cervical Cancer is a disease that occurs when chronic infection with Human Papilloma Virus is transmitted during sexual activity as the infection changes the cervix which leads to full blown Cervical Cancer
Akadiri Ayorinde
Chief Press Secretary to the Council Chairman, Ibeju Lekki Local Government
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