FG inaugurates cancer support fund, approves N50m for patients

Federal Government yesterday inaugurated the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Fund for cancer patients and approved N50 million to support beneficiaries nationwide.
The initiative aims to provide equitable, accountable and timely assistance for treatment access.
Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako, announced the approval in Abuja, saying the fund would address non-medical barriers preventing patients from accessing and completing cancer treatment across Nigeria.
Salako said many cancer patients faced challenges with transportation, feeding and accommodation costs, often leading to delayed treatment and poor health outcomes.
He noted that the inte...