The Mohammed Baba Memorial Foundation recently held a two-day free cervical cancer screening event for women aged 21 to 65 at the Primary Healthcare Center in Idu, Abuja. The initiative, led by the foundation's founder, Aisha Mohammed, aimed to raise awareness about cervical cancer and provide life-saving preventive care to underserved women. Running from January 23rd to 24th, the event featured free Pap smear tests, counseling on the HPV vaccine, and education on cervical cancer prevention. Health professionals also highlighted the importance of regular screenings and early detection in reducing the prevalence of the disease, which is the second most common cancer among women globally.
Aisha Mohammed, inspired by the loss of her aunt to cervical cancer, emphasized the urgency of early detection. “Knowledge is key in preventing more lives from being lost,” she said. The foundation, established in memory of Aisha’s late brother, has a history of organizing similar initiatives, including free screenings across Benue State in 2023. Participants expressed gratitude for the opportunity to access critical healthcare services, while Aisha reiterated the foundation's commitment to expanding these efforts to more communities. By offering free screenings and raising awareness, the Mohammed Baba Memorial Foundation continues to address critical gaps in healthcare access and improve public health outcomes. Source: VANGUARD
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