Breast Cancer: NB Plc to build emergency unit in Gwamna Awan Hospital


Nigeria Breweries Plc has called for increased awareness on breast cancer particularly early detection and proper management of the disease to reduce its high rate in the society. 
Speaking in Kaduna on Monday after partnering with Gwamna Awan General Hospital, Kakuri on public enlightenment in creating understanding of breast cancer among the people, the Brewery Manager, Mr. Abbey Ajayi, said the company was set to build an emergency unit at the General Hospital to cater for patients of breast cancer. 


Ajayi, who was represented by the Public Affairs Manager, North, Mr. Danjuma John-Ekele, noted the importance of early detection, adding that, “we have been in Kaduna for over 54 years with a rich partnership history especially in our host communities and we feel the pains of what the women go through as a result of breast cancer. 
“Knowledge of the basic elements of the ailment effectively increases the possibility to manage its impact on our women folks. The Nigerian Breweries Plc in Winning with Nigerian focus, understands that there is no sufficient knowledge on the causes and treatment of breast cancer, therefore, early detection of the ailment remains the cornerstone of breast cancer control and management. 


“To further improve services in the hospital, we  have also concluded arrangements to build an emergency unit at the Gwamna Awan Hospital for prompt medical attention,” Ekele said.
The guest lecturer and Head O&G of the hospital, Dr. Moroof Suleiman, stated that “there are 1.38 million new cases of breast cancer and 458,000 deaths worldwide from breast cancer each year and Nigeria accounts for about 50,000 of such deaths. Breast cancer is by far the most common cancer in women worldwide, both in the developed and developing countries”.


The Acting Medical Director, Gwamna Awan General Hospital, Dr. Maryam Dangaru, commended Nigerian Breweries Plc for the opportunity to partner in this year’s Breast Cancer Awareness Program. She said Nigeria Breweries is the most responsible and caring partner as it has been impacting on the lives of the community and the state in general.
A team of over 20 medical personnel were on ground to attend to over 300 women from Makera, Kakuri, Nasarawa, Trikania, Barnawa, Sabo and Kudendan areas.
The Brewing giant had earlier partnered the Fifth Chukker/Polo Country Club on its Breast Cancer awareness campaign as part of their October/November polo championship.

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