Mr. Daniel Amos, a member of the House of Representatives representing Jema’a/Sanga Federal Constituency, has organized a campaign to raise awareness about breast and cervical cancer among women and girls.
The campaign, conducted in collaboration with Mbegir Humanitarian Initiative, provided free screenings to over 2,000 women and girls in Kafanchan on Wednesday.
According to Amos, the initiative demonstrated his commitment to ensuring the health and safety of his constituents, with a focus on educating women and girls about the dangers of breast and cervical cancer.
The street campaign was yet another free medical outreach undertaken by the National Assembly Member in his constituency.
In Amos remarks, “I am committed to issues concerning the health of women and girls to ensure a healthy society while advising them not to see scourge as a dead sentence.
“Detected cases during the screening that have not gone far would be treated while i urge the women to avail themselves of the opportunity provided the screening exercise to know their status.”
The leader of the screening team, Rahap Elisha, explained that the essence of the campaign was to raise awareness, give the women knowledge on how to check breast cancer, and encourage especially younger girls to get screened for early detection of those who have the disease.
In a goodwill message, Phoebe Sukai Yayi, the Commissioner of Kafanchan Municipal Authority, educated that only regular checks will help detect cases of cancer early, thereby enhancing early treatment.
The Commissioner praised the representative from the green chamber for his innovative approach, noting that cancer affects both men and women equally and requires a collective effort to combat.
The road walk cancer awareness campaign, which took place along Kafanchan’s main road, included a stop at the palace of the Emir of Jama’a, where Alhaji Muhammadu Isa Muhammadu offered his royal support and blessings for the initiative.
