United Nigeria airline partners cancer society to fund screening, treatment

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United Nigeria Airlines and the Nigerian Cancer Society have partnered to promote cancer awareness, encourage early detection and support treatment for indigent patients across Nigeria.

The initiative, tagged ‘United Against Cancer’, was unveiled on Wednesday at a press briefing held at the airline’s office in Lagos.

Speaking at the event, the Managing Director of United Nigeria Airlines, Osita Okonkwo, said the campaign was designed to promote early detection and improve access to cancer information and treatment.

Sharing his personal experience, Okonkwo disclosed that he was a cancer survivor but lost two of his sisters to the disease.

He said he was willing to speak openly about his experience to encourage people battling cancer and reassure them that a diagnosis does not necessarily mean death.

“I am a cancer survivor myself. I also lost two sisters to cancer; both were victims of this deadly disease. We are not shy about talking about it, because when you tell the story, it gives hope to someone who may be facing this problem or who may think it is a death sentence. It is not,” he said.

Okonkwo explained that the campaign would be implemented in two phases, with the first focusing on prevention, early detection and widespread public awareness, while the second would address the needs of patients requiring medical treatment.

He said the airline decided to partner with the Nigerian Cancer Society after reviewing its programmes and recognising the importance of supporting efforts to tackle the disease.

“We have heard the news, and we have seen people who have been affected by this deadly disease. It is on that basis that United Nigeria has decided to work with the Nigerian Cancer Society in a special way to mount a campaign against cancer in Nigeria,” he said.

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