Prostate Cancer Intervention

Due to the huge prostate cancer burden on our society, AHF in collaboration with the Government of Edo State, Nigeria and University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) commenced Prostate Cancer Prevention Programme in May 2009, when three (3) doctors were trained to manage Prostate Cancer.

We have continued to receive technical support from UBTH during our various outreaches and also for further training of relevant medical personnel.

The Foundation also collaborates with the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Urology on the prevention of Breast, Cervical and Prostate Cancer, providing trainings for doctors and nurses across Edo State.

A training was conducted for 19 doctors from all LGAs in Gombe State on the 27th of January 2024 to identify early stages of the disease, manage or refer as

The following data was recorded as at 31st May 2024

Number Screened

195

Number Negative

159

Number Positive

36

Others

7

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