Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu
@DrZSB
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Paediatrician. Cancer advocate. Board @UICC | CEO @MedicaidRD | @MedicaidCFP
Nigeria
Joined January 2013
A West African manatee fish, otherwise known as the sea cow; from #AIFCC. Returned to the water on orders of HE Gov A Atiku Bagudu. An endangered and protected species. #ArgunguFishingFestival2020 #Fishing #Kebbi #environment #unity #diversity #culture #Equity
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I attended an event hosted by Chief of Defence Staff, for Prince Harry and Meghan. I drew parallels between my work with cancer patients and the injured service men and women @WeAreInvictus work with. Both groups suffer from mental stress and face exclusion. Thus, the
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Aisha Augie Kuta would like to represent Argungu-Augie of Federal Constituency in the Nigerian House of Representatives. I support her. Because she is smart, honest and will uphold the rights of her people. Most of all, Aisha has compassion. #nottooyoungtorun #Kebbi @APCNigeria
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Yesterday on our way back from Zuru, we met these cute Fulani girls on traditional sallah visits “yawo”. We decided to stop and give them token gifts from their mama aisha @aishambuhari.Initially most ran off, scared.Typical and Irony of a tribe labelled violent and hostile. #eid
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A majestic hippopotamus spotted in Zaria kalala, #Kebbi.Last week our farms were destroyed by flood. These events remind us #climatechange in this century is real.We must become more responsible and encourage neutrality .What are you doing to combat #ClimateCrisis?@sharon_ikeazor
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Make your #hijab a way of life; what you speak and write, what you eat and drink, where you go, but most of all what is in your heart and how you touch others. #WorldHijabDay2021
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My dear colleagues, friends, co advocates,. It is with great humility, I share with you the announcement of my name as one of the candidates shortlisted for the President-elect position (2022-2024) of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). 1/2
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Saw a worrisome video trending where a Texas based Female Dr advocates for #chloroquine in #COVID19 patients. Fine, ongoing studies on that.However,she alarmingly discards use of masks.This is careless & irresponsible.Pls wear a mask and #StaySafe #BlackAndWhiteChallenge @NCDCgov
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The dead cannot cry out for justice. it is a duty of the living to do so for them -Lois McMaster Bujold
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Last week, we organized training sessions for 100 women from 21 LGA in Kebbi state on making reusable fabric face masks. This is a cost effective way to help reduce community transmission of droplet infections whilst keeping women safe, busy and empowered #COVID19 #maskchallenge
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I met this mother and her 7mth old during a visit to Kebbi old prison yesterday. She got into a fight with a neighbour and was jailed for 6mths or pay a N15k fine she couldn’t afford.We paid her fine; she is free. No wonder our prisons are congested!
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Thank you Tolu. A win sends a strong message that the world is willing to move from giving hand outs to Low income countries-to inclusive leadership that will lead to better interventions in cancer control. Our sister @NOIweala remains my inspiration.
Nigeria’s Dr. Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu @DrZSB, First Lady of Kebbi State, is running for the Presidency of the Union for International Cancer Control @uicc, and is on the final (3-person) shortlist. If elected, she will be the first African President of the Union. 🇳🇬🇳🇬
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Although I am a Paediatrician, a significant portion of my career has been dedicated to improving the lives of women in Nigeria, especially those battling cancer. I deeply appreciate this recognition. Together with my incredible family of advocates, we shall forge ahead, with.
Announcement: Appointment of Dr. Zainab Shinkafi Bagudu. I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. (Mrs.) Zainab Shinkafi Bagudu @DrZSB as the Senior Advisor on Women’s Health and Cancer Advocacy to the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare @Fmohnigeria. Dr.
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Agriculture is a low hanging fruit for economic prosperity for ALL Nigerians. The success of the anchor borrowers program by @cenbank in Kebbi state is unarguable. The administration of Baba @MBuhari will be remembered for this. #PMB #AtikuBagudu #Kebbi 🙏🏾
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In Kebbi state, Governor Atiku Bagudu has 5 commisoners in the 30-40s age bracket. The greater Nigeria we desire can only become a reality if we give our youths more opportunities to build today. Happy #NationalYouthDay (PS: *Don’t DM me, all happily married*)
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The hijab in its various forms; is here to stay. The world must learn to accept it-in peace. #WorldHijabDay2020 Lecture. Coalition of Nigeria Muslim Women, Abuja
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I renew my commitment to keep advocating for #HPV vaccine to prevent #cervicalcancer in Nigeria and LMICs. #WorldCancerDay #IAmAndIWill #vaccine
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What a beautiful elephant and skyline! I really, really do love Kebbi State and it’s wonders. 📷 credit Faisal Koko.
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Long life.Good health .Allah’s guidance and protection .In this life and hereafter .Happy Birthday LOML 💗
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These awesome elephants that strayed into Kebbi last year are safe and thriving. The mama and baby stay at “home” whilst papa elephant roams the land. He always comes back. Typical. @FemiOke @AishaAK49
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Our three elephants in Kebbi are alive, happy and under the watchful eye of the community. #ILoveKebbi #elephantswithoutborders #AmazingKebbi ❤️
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Home grown solutions my son.Why septol? No offense to the manufacturer.I bought till I was broke. Kebbi Pharmacist’s and others make good sanitizers.We will use theirs. Gather your friends, come, I will teach you how to make reusable face masks. FREE.
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Thank you our spanking new Excellency. Wishing you lots of success on this journey.
Happy birthday to a quintessential woman @DrZSB . May Allah reward you for all the good you do, your excellency.
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It’s official! Today we’ve launched the Global Alliance for Women’s Health Community of Champions, and I’m proud to be one of eminent people named Champion. Together, we’re working to close the women’s health gap and elevate women’s health worldwide.
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What was she wearing when she was raped? That question is the highest for m of JAHILIYA(ignorance) and must NEVER be asked! Ya Sheikh @muftimenk did justice to the #GBV topic and more!! @marsv_ng @BankyW #marsvactionagainstrape.
9th Speaker- Mufti Menk.He will be speaking on; Issues affecting the girl child- An islamic perspective. "You are not supposed to be upset when you have a female child, a male and female child should be treated same"- Mufti Menk.@muftimenk @marsv_ng .#MARSVACTIONAGAINSTRAPE
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I just added my vote to many others to REAFFIRM my husband, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, as the governor of Kebbi State for the next four years 😍#NigeriaDecides2019 #InshaAllah #Noshaking
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My brothers and sisters. Think beyond the meat and always remember the reason for the sacrifices we make today. Allah will never abandon the faithful. #EidAdhaMubarak
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In September, @WARIF_NG shared their journey and some horrifying facts on #GBV with Northern Governors Wives Forum. As #16DaysofActivism2019 begins, we will be working in our individual states to advocate against Gender Based Violence. Ending #SGBV is a collective responsibility.
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Cancer is constantly in our faces; regardless of age, sex or ethnicity. It seems to beat even those with the best hospitals and access to care. We must not despair. We have to remain vigilant, watch for early signs and live a healthy lifestyle. #ChadwickBoseman #ColonCancer.
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There is nothing 500k cant buy. maybe less. The monitization and degradation of our traditional institutions is not only sad but a huge contributary factor to insecurity in the area. This is not the North our parents fought for. Allah Ya jikan maza. #Sardauna #Balewa #AminuKano.
Meye ya sadaukar a kasar shinkafi. ya zagi Fulani, hausawa, da HE @DrZSB .Mai martaba Sarkin Shinkafi da sake.
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Today @MedicaidcfP, we received a surprise visit from the amiable Haj Fatima Radda @fatimatukr, wife of the Katsina state Governor elect. Sadly, Fatima lost her mum to breast cancer. Thus, she is passionate about the cause and will be joining us @FlacNigeria. Nigerian First
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Ecstatically met 4 young men last week:.Falalu Ibrahim Fakkai (Argungu LG).Abdullahi Balarabe (Gwandu LG).Abdulrahman Lawal (Argungu LG).Muhammad Ahmad Rufai (Bunza LG).All 4 have graduated with a FIRST CLASS degree in Pharmacy from Usman Dan Fodio University. Kebbi to the world!
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Had my COVID vaccine. It’s a sensible thing to do-I encourage everyone to get the jab.We can beat this virus because science is on our side.Clarify doubts by reading facts. PS it’s not painful.Drs are really the worst patients. I feel in solidarity with my paediatric patients! 🥰
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Congratulations to the lovely couple; Allah bless your home and protect you always.
Dear my wife @naeeemah_x, as our beautiful life together begins today, I want you to know that I will love you as a sister, a best friend and most importantly a wife, for the rest of my life.
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Today we celebrated #worldpolioday2020 in Argungu Kebbi, the first since Nigeria was declared polio free in June 2020. The battle by government, partners, CSOs and royal fathers was exemplary but our Emir of Argungu, HRH Ismaila M Mera, clearly stands out as the “Field Marshal”
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A visit to Yauri to see girls of the Science Secondary school we vaccinated against #HPV last year.They are doing well.We updated our records to ensure long term follow up. There are millions of girls like them denied the chance to a #CervicalCancer free future #VaccineEquity
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All it takes is a simple act to lift a fellow human being. We outrightly reject insecurity in Kebbi state. #WorldHumanitarianDay2020 in Kebbi.
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With gratitude to Allah, our 7th Kebbi women’s Ramadan Lecture is at 10am today. Please join us via; .The Speakers include;.▪️Sheikh @muftimenk .▪️Sheikh @JabirSaniMaihul .▪️Mallama Juwairiya Usman.▪️Mallama Zainab Jafar Adam.#Ramadan #Ramadan1444
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We did it! 50 young men and women trained Order your made in Kebbi masks from our doro company 👍🏽 Bulk discounts available. #MaskUpNigeria
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Ramadan Tafsir with Mallam @JabirSaniMaihul 4-5pm daily on Sunnah TV. May Allah make it beneficial to the ummah. Powered by @MedicaidRD #ramadanmubarak
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I hosted wives of security chiefs in Kebbi. We had a nice iftar and I hope to make the interactions regular. Their role as wives is key in maintaining the peace and stability of the home. This is so important as the security of our nation becomes increasingly fragile.
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Last Sunday, we crossed the River from Dole Kaina to Illo, a border town near the Republic of Benin. Our main mission at Illo was to distribute palliative food and sanitary items to vulnerable women on the platform of the Northern Governors Wives Forum #KebbiIsBeautiful #COVID19
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There’s so much venom and toxin on social media. Why? Potentially a good learning and interactive environment but we take our evil and spew and stain it till one has just got to quit!.
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Yesterday, On his Inauguration Day in Kebbi, His Excellency Gov Atiku Bagudu and I were delighted to welcome football legends @OfficialShehu and @Ahmedmusa718. I took the opportunity to present the duo with awards for their previous contributions to our fight against cancer.
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Where are the female school leavers from Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara? Here is a an opportunity to help you further your dreams of a career in Nursing. #STEM #Girls #girlchild
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Congratulations @KebbiTweets team. Thank you for the able representation @HalimaDikko5 . Sorry I couldn’t make it. I look foward to healthy, progressive,responsible and respectful conversations from your platform. Well done. #youth #Nigeria #future.
Her Excellency Dr. Zainab Shinkafi Bagudu ably represented by Hajiya Halima Boyi Dikko, Permanent Secretary Ministry for Higher Education Kebbi State given words of encouragement as Mother of the Day at ongoing #KebbiTwitterConnect
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It was a honour to visit to HE @AminaJMohammed today.I updated her on our efforts to curb the global burden of cancer and sought her support.We both agreed that awareness and education is a key hurdle we face and must surmount to make a difference #UNGA2022 #TransformingEducation
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Tomorrow, I am hosting @gavi Immunization Champion, Dr A Elumelu at a webinar to discuss the “COVID-19 pandemic and Immunization” in Nigeria. We also have as speakers Dr Okposen from @NphcdaNG and HE @ToyinSaraki #WorldImmunisationWeek .Time: 12 noon 👉🏽
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Towards a #Malaria state, I was reappointed Net Champion of Kebbi state a @USAIDNigeria team led by Godson Kingsley. They also resumed micro planning as we expect 2.8M units of treated mosquito nets. Our Malaria prevalence rate dropped to 52.2% in 2018. Thank you for the support.
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Eid Mubarak! In the joyous celebration of Eid el Kabir, l encourage us to embrace the spirit of sacrifice and imbibe less in worldly ways. May this special occasion bring joy to your hearts, strengthen your faith, and foster unity among us all. Wishing you and your loved ones
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Hadiza is a nurse @MedicaidcfP and a cancer advocate.She is also a farmer and beneficiary of the #anchorborrowersprogram. As we mark the 5th year in Kebbi, I celebrate all the Hadiza’s who were bold enough to diversify their income & contribute to our food security. #PMB #bagudu
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In my valedictory speech, I sought the forgiveness of all, as I have forgiven everyone, whom during my time in Kebbi, I might have crossed. In the spirit of this Ramadan, may Allah grant us the blessings of this month. Thank you to the good women of Kebbi💕
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Yesterday was a good day!Amidst many fantastic stakeholders in the cancer space of Nigeria, we kicked off 2020 International Cancer week by @Fmohnigeria.A national training manual and data tools from @CHAI_health was also launched by HMOH @DrEOEhanire.Lots of progress for #cancer
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Hearty congratulations to my Snr and Jnr colleagues, medical doctors, who will serve as ministers of the Federal Government of Nigeria. Worthy of note: All graduated from Nigerian Universities, trained abroad but came home. All excellent technocrats. #Awalokan #itsourturn
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“Buhari has casted his vote” “Asiwaju casted his vote”.If I read this one more time I am going to scream!! It’s CAST!!! I have cast my vote. Cast is the correct past tense of cast. It is an irregular verb. Casted is an incorrect past tense conjugation of cast. #NigeriaDecides2023.
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The Federal University of Zamfara honoured our late father, Umaru Aliyu Shinkafi on 25/01/2020 for his “contributions to national development”. In his memory, we endowed 10 scholarships across various faculties he would appreciate- For the benefit of Nigerian students.
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It’s been a very enlightening 4 days in Astana at the #2019WCLS . Fighting #cancer requires global team effort. So I have recruited advocates from around the globe to #walkawaycancerng. HE Sika Kabore 1st Lady of Burkina Faso,HRH Princess Dina, as well my co board members @UICC.
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May Allah SWA grant you aljannah firdaus, reward your good deeds and forgive your shortcomings. A father lost again. #IsmailaIsaFuntua
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At Illo General Hosp,we rewarded mothers with up to date antenatal or immunization visits.Frontline health staff led by PMO Dr. Solomon Idoku were not left out.I am grateful to @ProcterGamble Nigeria for the donation of pampers as an incentive to boost immunization.@itsGIjane 💕
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The oldest private lab in Abuja is @MedicaidRD. It’s also duly accredited and equipped as a molecular lab. Of a high standard if I might add. Why is it omitted on this list and why the partial unpaid advert for one lab? @NCDCgov @Chikwe_I.
The Cedarcrest Hospital Molecular Laboratory, FCT has been accredited as a private fee-paying lab for #COVID19 testing. For a complete list of private fee-paying labs offering testing for #COVID19 in Nigeria visit: #TakeResponsibility
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Baba on a two minute break to say hello to us despite his busy schedule -China-Africa Forum 2018 #happysmiles #FOCAC #PMBinChina2018 #PMB
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Kebbi state has 2 international borders-Niger and Benin Republic. I supported the call for us to have a @naptipnigeria post with the Zonal team led by Mafa Ali during their visit this week. It will reduce human trafficking and mitigate vices like #drugabuse #GBV and #childlabour
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Grateful to God for a successful first term and hopeful His Excellency Governor Bagudu will consolidate on the the gains in his next 4 year term.
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I addressed a powerful gathering of women @theiwlc on being cancer aware As a high net worth group, I urged them to form networks that can help other women beat cancer. We must be our sisters keepers. Worthy event from @IbukunAwosika @DubaiTourism_DE @BOINigeria #TIWLC2023
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I was @GGSS Yauri this week with my team @MedicaidcfP to give the last dose of #HPV vaccine to the girls we missed during #COVID19 lockdown. My heart is full of joy knowing that our daughters like Aisha(from Shinkafi 💗)have a good chance of living a life free of #CervicalCancer
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#NationalDaughtersDay: Taking a very far throwback to my graduation day from Ahmadu Bello University Medical school, with my daughter and classmate -Prof Abdullahi Adamu (who you can see is single and solo). My Point: Women do it all-Have a family and babies alongside a great
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Applied Mathematics, area of specialization-fluid mechanics 👏.
Halima Usman, is a 45yr old mother of 8 from Kebbi State. Today she bagged a PhD in Mathematics at the 2019 Usman Dan Fodio University, Sokoto convocation. Congratulations Dr Usman 🎊🎉🎈#KebbitotheWorld
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Over the years, HIV services have been established and funded, with ensuing high impact, in many countries. It makes sense to piggyback other services for women, such as Family Planning and Cervical Cancer screening/early treatment in HIV clinics. This was the basis of my visit
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Yesterday I spent a very fulfilling day at the free outreach in Kebbi Medical Centre consulting with paediatric patients. Kudos to all the medical teams in Kebbi for the great selfless work they are doing. Thank you.
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Met the legendary Nigerian footballer Kanu Nwankwo @papilokanu & sealed an exciting new partnership with @KanuHeartF.#Football fights Cancer
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When women support women, we can move mountains, we can defeat cancer. Thank You #mcfsummit2018. @abikedabiri @Laurestar #aishaabubakar #DamePaulineTallen
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Thank you, to the Nigerian, African and global cancer community that supported my bid to lead @uicc. We have not been successful this time. But. we have waited 89 years, so. what is another 2? See you in 2024👍🏽🙏🏾👏🏾💪🏽 #walkawaycancerng
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Yaaay 💃💃our #elephants are happy and remain in KEBBI! Meet the Mama and Babu mummy settled at Ganten Tudu in Bagudo LGA of Kebbi State. The men in the community have been keeping watch on them for 3days now. #elephants #kebbi
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Today @daily_trust is celebrating the incredible achievements of @DrZSB .Her work in the fight against cancer especially, is worthy of note. #IWD21 #March2021 #DTWomensMarch
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We organized a 3 day training for health workers in Kebbi on #VIA and thermal ablation for early diagnosis and treatment of cervical cancer. Working with @KebbiSPHCDA, we will ensure the service continues in zonal primary health centres. #cervicalcancer
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People often ask me, why cancer? It’s simple. There is no disease that destroys, debilitates, disenfranchises, as cancer does. It doesn’t affect just individuals, it affects the entire family, community and country. I never think of stopping, and even in the face of adversity, I.
It is my pleasure to endorse my dear sister, Dr. Zainab Bagudu, for the position of President-Elect of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). @DrZSB has been instrumental in advancing cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment in Nigeria. Her exceptional leadership,
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Yesterday in Lagos, I received a Silverbird Post Humous Award to my late father, Umaru Aliyu Shinkafi. An officer, gentleman, and security guru. We are extremely grateful and proud of the opportunities he gave us as well as the legacy he left behind. Top of the list, a good
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The 1st of October is usually always significant for me. It marks the Nigerian Independence Day and opens up a month of #BreastCancerAwareness. This year has an added significance. On the 8th of October, @uicc members will elect a new president-elect. I am proud to be one of
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Yesterday, along with my husband H.E. Gov Bagudu I attended the launch of “Aisha Buhari- Being Different” by Dr Hajjo Sani. Her story is indeed captivating and written with love. Her Excellency is an inspiring Amazon; I pray for her continued success and God’s protection always.
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Always nice to see the amiable DG @iaeaorg. As the UN’s nuclear watchdog chief, Rafael Grossi @rafaelmgrossi, has been pivotal to programs like #RaysofHope, which seeks to strengthen cancer treatment systems and provide linac machines to LMICs. He’s always so encouraging…
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