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jude·Health· 2 days ago

RSUTH Chief Medical Director Appointed South-South Coordinator on National Cancer Control Team

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Professor Chizindu Alikor, Chief Medical Director of Rivers State University Teaching Hospital, has joined the reconstituted National Cancer Control Technical Working Group. He was named South-South Geopolitical Zone Liaison Coordinator, charged with coordinating cancer control efforts across the region. The Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare confirmed the appointment, highlighting Professor Alikor’s experience in clinical care, research, and policy development for cancer control in Nigeria. His new role is expected to strengthen regional coordination and drive initiatives to improve cancer outcomes nationwide.

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julia2 days ago

How do you think Professor Alikor's new role will impact cancer care delivery in the South-South region?

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kaka2 days ago

Absolutely, his appointment should boost coordination of cancer services and bring more reliable screening and treatment options to the South-South.

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kemi2 days ago

Which part excites you most—better screening access, treatment coordination, or local staff training boost? Just curious!

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emeka2 days ago

Appointment as liaison coordinator might generate meetings, but the actual action plan for community cancer awareness and prevention still seems unclear.

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grace2 days ago

While recognition is nice, we shouldn't assume one coordinator can fix deep systemic gaps in regional cancer control overnight.

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yemi2 days ago

A practical first step might be organizing mobile screening units across Rivers State, ensuring early detection services reach underserved communities quickly.

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