To commemorate World Cancer Day 2024, the International Research Center of Excellence (IRCE) at the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) is set to organize a road walk in Piwoyi community along the airport road in Abuja on Friday, 7th February 2025.
According to IRCE NORA Project Coordinator, Ms Tope Olukomogbon, the walk aims at “raising awareness about cancer prevention, early detection and treatment and reinforcing our collective commitment to fight against cancer.”
Ms. Olukomogbon stated that the Institute is actively engaged in high-quality cancer research to improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment outcomes.
“IHVN is engaged in research initiatives such as the Network for Oncology Research in Africa, which is a five-year research initiative focused on reducing breast and cervical cancer mortality in Africa. There is also the SHERLOCK Lung study that seeks to investigate the risk factors and progression of lung cancer in both smokers and never smokers,” she said.
She noted that the Institute remains committed to combating cancer through research, advocacy, and intervention programs.
“As the world observes World Cancer Day, 2025, our goal is to continue bringing together communities, policymakers, health care providers, and researchers in the fight against cancer,” she said.