Nigeria Union of Journalists, (NUJ), Voice of Nigeria Chapel has sensitized its members and other female members of staff of the corporation on Cervical Cancer.
The health awareness event which took place at Lagos office voyage of the media house, was the first to be organized following the inauguration of the new executive cabinet of the Union.
Speaking as a guest, Dr Adaorah Momodu of Sebeccly- Oncopadi cancer care pointed that Cervical Cancer is the second common kind of cancer that affects women in Nigeria but since it could be prevented, it is necessary for women to take precautionary measure .
“Firstly is for the participants to be aware that something like Cervical Cancer exists, get information about it and prevent it by vaccination for women who are not yet sexually active as early as age of 9 to 13 and all the way to 26 years old,” she said.
Dr Momodu, advised women who are sexually active to have the Cervical Cancer screening yearly or every 3years, stating that it can be treated and it is curable.
Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the cervix. The cervix is a hollow cylinder that connects the lower part of a woman’s uterus to her vagina.
None less than 100 participants at the event got referrals to a free Cervical cancer screening test at various medical centers in Lagos.
Meanwhile, appreciating the participants, the Chairman of NUJ VON Chapel, Olajumoke Falaye expressed gratitude to the executive members, VON RATTAWU executives, NAWOJ and other top dignitaries for their collaboration, support, patience and attendance at the Health Talk program.
The chairman, Lagos council of NUJ, Mr Adeleye Ajayi along with other state executive members was also part of the top stakeholders that graced the event.
