Obasanjo highlights importance of health checks for early cancer detection
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called on Nigerians to prioritise regular medical check-ups to help detect and manage serious illnesses like cancer and diabetes. Speaking in Abeokuta, he emphasised that early screening can save lives and improve health outcomes. The “Lagos to the World Expedition,” led by Erik Nwagwu, aims to raise awareness about prostate cancer and encourage more people to get tested. Both Obasanjo and Nwagwu shared personal stories to underline the importance of health screenings.
Highlights
- Olusegun Obasanjo urged Nigerians to undergo regular medical screenings for early detection of diseases such as cancer and diabetes.
- He shared his experience managing diabetes for over 40 years, stressing the importance of diet, rest, exercise, and medical checks.
- The “Lagos to the World Expedition,” organised by Erik Nwagwu, is dedicated to raising awareness about prostate cancer, especially among Black men.
- Free prostate cancer screenings, along with tests for blood sugar, BMI, and blood pressure, are being conducted as part of the initiative.
- Nwagwu emphasised that early detection through routine tests can make cancer treatment much easier and more effective.
