Cancer claims over 26,000 lives daily, says WHO report
A new WHO report reveals that cancer causes over 26,000 deaths daily, with cases projected to reach 35 million annually by 2050. In response, the Nigerian government is expanding financial support and research funding for cancer patients.
Why it matters
The rising global cancer burden highlights a critical need for improved healthcare infrastructure and equitable access to treatment, particularly in low-income regions.
World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
•FG expands patient support funds to curb treatment costs
A new report released by the World Health Organisation (WHO) has estimated 20.6 million new cases of cancer and close to 10 million deaths are recorded globally every year, while the disease remains the second leading cause of death, after cardiovascular disease .
This was as the Federal Government expanded financial support for cancer patients through targeted health funds and insurance initiatives, while ramping up investments in local research, drug production and clinical trials to improve access to affordable cancer care.
The WHO report noted that cancer claims more than 26,000 lives daily, and without urgent action, yearly cancer cases are projected to rise to nearly 35 million by 2050.
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