The Federal Government of Nigeria has stated plans to include cancer treatment in the National Health Insurance Scheme.
FG said this is to ensure adequate and affordable healthcare services for citizens diagnosed with cancer.
The National Coordinator, Cancer Control Programme, Federal Ministry of Health, Uche Nwokwu, who stated this on Monday at the Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association Cancer Awareness Summit, in commemoration of the Year 2024 World Cancer Day, added that the government has in place the Cancer Health Funds which provides comprehensive cancer care for patients.