The Chief of Medical Services, Nigerian Air Force (NAF), Air Commodore Olabode Babalola, says the public ought to be aware of the danger in the rising cases of cancer and should give priority to preventive action.
He made the observation in a programme organised by the Nigerian Air Force Officers’ Wives Association (NAFOWA) in Abuja on Wednesday.
“The rising burden of cancer with its attendant high mortality rates in Nigeria, has far reaching implications.
“From a service perspective, the medical branch has observed with great concern, an increase in the number of serving and retired personnel who are diagnosed with various forms of cancer.
Babalola stressed the need for Nigerians, irrespective their sex and age, to give priority to preventive action.
He noted that early detection is important in the fight against cancer.
“It is in line with this that free screening services for cancers of the breast and cervix will be provided during the programme.
“This gesture underscores the commitment of NAFOWA leadership towards improving the wellbeing of the NAF family.
“I want to, therefore, challenge those of us present here to avail ourselves of this great opportunity and get screened,” he advised.
He expressed the readiness of NAF Medical Services in taking immediate responsibility for the treatment of anyone discovered to have issues in the course of the screening exercise.
Source: NAN
