Health Proactivists Initiative

It’s heartbreaking that one of the most preventable and highly treatable cancers still claims thousands of lives in Nigeria every year.

Cervical cancer can largely be prevented — and the HPV vaccine is one of our most effective tools.

The vaccine is currently being rolled out for girls aged 9–14 years across primary health centres in Nigeria.

Vaccination within this age range provides strong protection against the types of HPV that cause most cervical cancer cases later in life.

If you are a parent or caregiver with a child in this age range, visit your nearest health centre to access the vaccine.

Protect her from cervical cancer. Protect her future.

Cancer treatment is expensive.
But help exists.

The through is supporting eligible patients with cervical, breast, and prostate cancer who cannot afford the full cost of care.

If you or someone you know needs this support, apply as soon as possible and share this information with them.

No one should have to stop treatment simply because care became unaffordable or because they did not know help was available.

🔗 Application link: https://nchf.emgeresources.com/

This World Cancer Day, we reflect on the reality: 72,000 Nigerians still lose their lives because f late detection and lack of optimal care

But there is hope.

Global evidence shows that up to one-third of cancers are preventable and many more are curable when detected early.

For some cancers, like cervical cancer, elimination is possible through coordinated action: vaccination, screening, early treatment, and stronger health systems.

The fight against cancer will not be won by a single intervention or a single voice.

It will be won by people-centred policies, strong primary healthcare, sustained advocacy, and collective action.

Together, Nigeria can win this fight against cancer and build a nation free from premature deaths caused by this disease.
Together, Nigeria can win this fight.

Free cancer screening is available — and cost should not be the reason anyone misses it.

In commemoration of World Cancer Day 2026, the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health & Social Welfare, is offering FREE screening for breast, cervical, and prostate cancers.

📍 Venue: Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, Abuja
📅 Date: 4 February 2026

If you or someone you know has been postponing screening because of cost or access, this is an opportunity to take action.

Early detection saves lives

So get screened early!

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Most Nigerian women have never been screened for HPV putting them at risk for cervical
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Evidence-based screening, timed correctly, can prevent most cervical cancer deaths.

The national guideline makes it simple: who to screen, when, and how often.

Click the link to access the National Cervical Cancer Screening Guideline. https://www.nicrat.gov.ng/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Guidelines-for-Cervical-Cancer-Screening-in-Nigeria-2025.pdf?fbclid=IwY2xjawPm_itleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA80MDk5NjI2MjMwODU2MDkAAR4p-pvqveTqE10AxPnIea3kRpFDTDHHWfmaWSEG7XM4bc3fRmaiG7vdclTq7g_aem_yvRGGYBrqQwX9EH4-kzbNQ

has spoken.

Women must take action, even if the system fails.

Use Cervical Cancer Awareness Month as an opportunity to get screened.

Ask for the HPV test.

Encourage vaccination.

HPV is one of the most preventable causes of cancer, yet it still claims lives.

So take action. Your future self will thank you.

Are you between the ages of 25 and 65?

And live In Lagos or Nassarawa

Then you can get screened for HPV for free as part of the CATCH Study.

Screening is simple, effective, and lifesaving and plays a key role in cervical cancer prevention.

Don’t miss the chance to piorotize your health

Take action today!

Do you know that Nigeria has a national guideline for cervical cancer screening developed to reduce cervical cancer incidence and mortality among Nigerian women?

In honour of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, we are spotlighting the evidence-based framework guiding how screening should be done in Nigeria—who should be screened, when, how, and what care should follow.

The guideline standardises screening protocols, defines target populations (including women living with HIV), outlines feasible screening methods and intervals, and provides clear pathways for triage, treatment, referral, and quality assurance across the health system.

Download the national guideline here https://www.nicrat.gov.ng/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Guidelines-for-Cervical-Cancer-Screening-in-Nigeria-2025.pdf?fbclid=IwY2xjawPbqnxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA80MDk5NjI2MjMwODU2MDkAAR73_YP5Kgh—bSyxMPnpwtPh-HxG0ekx5-mgYMcKxFddjl6gTWU3STZDtVQpg_aem_LBB6niwatyNu1jtpvo_22Q

Happy New Year from all of us at HPI!

We wish you a year filled with good health, small wins, and everyday moments that make life brighter.

As we step into a new year, we remain committed to advancing prevention, strengthening health systems, and supporting individuals and communities to live healthier lives.

Thank you for standing with us.

Happy New Year from all of us at HPI! ✨

We wish you a year filled with good health, small wins, and everyday moments that make life brighter.

As we step into a new year, we remain committed to advancing prevention, strengthening health systems, and supporting individuals and communities to live healthier lives.

Thank you for standing with us.

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who has contributed to our campaign so far.

Your support is helping bring life-saving NCD information to Nigerians who need it most.

There’s still more work to do. Even as we round up this campaign today, you can continue to support our cause — your contribution, anytime, helps ensure more people can access the knowledge they need to prevent complications from hypertension, diabetes, and cancer.

Donation link: https://paystack.shop/pay/healthproactivistsinitiative
📌 Account details are in the comments.

Together, we are changing lives.