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Cancer is responsible for almost 79,000 deaths in Nigeria each year, with an estimated 124,000 new cases annually. With C/Can, Abuja is building multi-sectoral programs to improve access to care, collaborating with international experts and stakeholders.
Unlocking cancer care with C/Can
Our unique approach empowers Abuja to assess, plan, and implement sustainable cancer care solutions that scale from the local to the national level.
Uncover the gaps
When a city joins the C/Can network, we start by diagnosing the city’s health system, investigating gaps in the city’s cancer care, and building a foundation for change by bringing local stakeholders together to lead the transformation.
Power the system
We co-create a strategic plan and a programme with each city driven by local priorities. Locally-led projects are executed and monitored to ensure lasting impact. When projects conclude, we support cities to sustain and accelerate their progress.
Stories from Abuja
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“By involving lab professionals, Abuja is strengthening diagnostics to ensure quality, integrated, and reliable cancer care at every stage.”
Dr. Anthony Ilegogie
Head, Medical Laboratory Department - National Hospital Abuja
“We moved from assumptions to data by identifying what truly limits access to systemic therapy and what can change outcomes in Abuja.”
Dr. Popoola Olayinka
Radiation and Clinical Oncologist.
Federal Medical Center, Jabi, Abuja
Federal Medical Center, Jabi, Abuja
“This process was different. Everyone had a voice. It was inclusive, open, and showed how innovation happens when all stakeholders are heard.”
Dr. Adedolapo Fasawe
Mandate Secretary – Health Services and Environment Secretariat.
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja
“For the first time, Abuja has a clear, data-driven picture of cancer care gaps. This is helping us plan better, invest smarter, and act faster.”
Dr. Adedolapo Fasawe
Mandate Secretary – Health Services and Environment Secretariat.
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja
“We brought all voices together to build a 360° view of Abuja’s cancer care and co-create evidence-based, realistic, locally owned solutions.”
Dr. Uchechukwu Emmanuel Nwokwu
Coordinator, National Cancer Control and Nuclear Medicine Programme - Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare
“The Abuja C/Can process showed true collaboration. Clinicians, policymakers, CSOs and patients aligning around shared priorities for care.”
Dr. Oiza Tessy Ahmadu
Head, Radiation and Clinical Oncology Department - Federal Medical Center, Jabi, Abuja
“Through C/Can, we highlighted diagnostic gaps and co-created realistic, data-driven priorities that reflect both public and private care realities.”
Dr. Iheanacho Chinaemerem Adaugo
Head, Radiology Department - Federal Medical Center, Jabi, Abuja
“Abuja's partnership with C/Can carries immense potential for broad-scale impact on our health systems and the health of our population.”
Mallam Mohammed Musa Bello
Former FCT Minister (Federal Capital Territory Administration)
“Together, we can strengthen Abuja’s cancer ecosystem. This partnership with C/Can will drive the transformation our patients need.”
Dr. Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu
CEO
President-Elect, Union for International Cancer Control
Medicaid Cancer Foundation
President-Elect, Union for International Cancer Control
Medicaid Cancer Foundation
Abuja stakeholders
Dr. Adedolapo Fasawe – Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA)
Dr. Olufunke Fasawe – Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI)
Dr. Ololade Kehinde – Office of Minister of State for Health, Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH)
Prof. Aliyu Malami Usman – National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT)
Prof. Saleh Yuguda – The National Blood Service Commission
Dr. Lola Adeyemi – Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare
Dr. Baba-gana Adam – FCT Health and Environment Secretariat
Runcie Chidebe – Project PINK BLUE
Dr. Abidemi Omonisi – Nigeria Cancer Society
Dr. Aminu Magashi – Africa Health Budget Network
Mary-Gloria Orji – Network of People Impacted by Cancer in Nigeria (NePiCiN)
Prof. Muhammad Raji Mahmud – National Hospital Abuja
Prof. Saad Ahmed – Federal Medical Center (FMC) Jabi
Dr. Abubarkar Ahmadu – FCT Hospital Management Board
Dr. Abubarkar Bello – Association of Radiation and Clinical Oncologists of Nigeria (ARCON)
Dr. Adamu Alhassan Umar – Nigeria Medical Association (NMA)
Dr. Ekaete David – College of Nigerian Pathologists (CNP)
Dr. Festus Odia – Association of Nigerian Private Medical Practitioners (ANPMP)
Dr. Uchechukwu Nwokwu – Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH)
Dr. Iheanachor Chinaemerem Adaugo – Federal Medical Center, Jabi
Dr. Tessy Ahmadu – Federal Medical Center, Jabi
Dr. Aminu Aliyu- Medicaid Cancer Foundation
Dr. Uchechukwu Emmanuel Nwokwu – Federal Ministry of Health
Dr. Yidi Abdulsalam – National Hospital Abuja
Dr. Iheanachor Chinaemerem Adaugo – Federal Medical Center, Jabi
Dr. Ben Izuchukwu Achusi – Federal Medical Center, Jabi
Dr. Ilegogie Anthony – University of Abuja Teaching Hospital
Dr. Iheanachor Chinaemerem Adaugo – Federal Medical Center, Jabi
Dr. Ahmed Rufai – National Hospital Abuja
Dr. Tessy Oiza Ahmadu – Federal Medical Center, Jabi
Dr. Popoola Olayinka B. – Federal Medical Center, Jabi
Dr. Ekaete David – National Hospital Abuja
Dr. Uduak Offiong – University of Abuja Teaching Hospital
Dr. Emmanuella Nwachukwu – National Hospital Abuja
Dr. Felicia Asudo – University of Abuja Teaching Hospital
Dr. Aminu Aliyu – Medicaid Cancer Foundation
Gloria Okwu – Project PINK BLUE
Mary-Gloria Orji – National Association of People Impacted by Cancer in Nigeria
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