Current Status of Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment in Nigeria
Nigeria still faces immense challenges in improving cancer diagnosis and treatment. Although recent initiatives are encouraging, enhanced policies and funding are still needed. The provision of more diagnostic services, awareness concerning various types of cancers, and an increase in treatment facilities will be vital to improving cancer care in Nigeria.
Authors
- Ammar Abdulbaki
- Tolulope Joseph Ogunniyi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2582-4420)
- F. Samuel
- Kesaobaka Batisani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-2946-2668)
- Kafayat Omolara Isah
- Adeola Roqeebat Emiola (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-1341-9837)
Institutions
- Ekiti State University (NG)
- University of Lusaka (ZM)
- Federal Medical Centre (NG)
- University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (NG)
- Kwara State University (NG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Health Science Reports
- Published
- 2025-05-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.70877
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.18