No Nigerian Should Face Cancer Alone.
International Cancer Centre Abuja is a non-profit organization founded by Her Excellency, Hajiya Turai Umar Yar’adua, Former First Lady of Nigeria. We are dedicated to supporting cancer patients, advancing cancer research, and raising awareness about cancer and treatment for Nigerians.
H.E. Hajiya Turai Umar Yar'Adua
Founder & Chairman, ICCA Nigeria
Founded on Compassion.
Built for Nigeria.
“Everybody deserves the chance to fight and survive cancer. We can give hope where there was once fear. Let us stand together to save lives”
The International Cancer Center Abuja was founded with a singular vision: to eliminate preventable cancer deaths in Nigeria through early detection, community education, and compassionate care. What began as a personal commitment has evolved into a growing national effort dedicated to improving cancer care in Nigeria. Over the years, the initiative has reached individuals across multiple states while building collaborative partnerships with hospitals, civil sociaty organizations and government institutions. Through these partnerships, it continues to contribute to a stronger, more coordinated and more resilient cancer care ecosystem for Nigerians.
Five Programs. One Mission.
Advancing Cancer Care in Nigeria.
Accessible, community-first programs built to reach every corner of Nigeria.
Screening & Early Detection
Our Screening & Early Detection Program brings cancer screening services closer to communities, making it easier for people to check their health and take action early. We conduct outreach screening programs and targeted campaigns for common cancers such as breast, cervical, and prostate cancer.
Our Screening & Early Detection Program brings cancer screening services closer to communities, making it easier for people to check their health and take action early. We conduct outreach screening programs and targeted campaigns for common cancers such as breast, cervical, and prostate cancer.
Awareness Campaigns
Cancer is often detected late in Nigeria not because people don't care, but because many don't know the early signs or when to seek help. Our Awareness & Community Engagement Program focuses on educating individuals, families, and communities about cancer prevention, early detection, and the importance of timely action. Through community outreach, school programs, workplace sessions, and media campaigns, we provide clear, practical information that helps people make informed health decisions.
Cancer is often detected late in Nigeria not because people don't care, but because many don't know the early signs or when to seek help. Our Awareness & Community Engagement Program focuses on educating individuals, families, and communities about cancer prevention, early detection, and the importance of timely action. Through community outreach, school programs, workplace sessions, and media campaigns, we provide clear, practical information that helps people make informed health decisions.
Patient Support & Financial Assistance
A cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming emotionally, physically, and financially. Our Patient Support & Financial Assistance Program helps individuals navigate these challenges by providing guidance, emotional support, and limited financial assistance to those in need. We focus on ensuring that patients do not delay or abandon treatment due to lack of support.
A cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming emotionally, physically, and financially. Our Patient Support & Financial Assistance Program helps individuals navigate these challenges by providing guidance, emotional support, and limited financial assistance to those in need. We focus on ensuring that patients do not delay or abandon treatment due to lack of support.
Support Groups
Our Support Groups Program creates safe, supportive spaces where patients, survivors, and caregivers can share experiences, receive encouragement, and learn how to cope with the challenges of cancer. These sessions are facilitated by professionals and supported by peer communities.
Our Support Groups Program creates safe, supportive spaces where patients, survivors, and caregivers can share experiences, receive encouragement, and learn how to cope with the challenges of cancer. These sessions are facilitated by professionals and supported by peer communities.
Training & Capacity Development
We believe impact grows when more people are equipped with the right knowledge. Our Training & Capacity Development Program empowers teachers, healthcare workers, volunteers, and community leaders to recognize early signs of cancer and guide others toward proper care. By building a network of trained individuals, we expand cancer awareness and early detection far beyond our direct programs.
We believe impact grows when more people are equipped with the right knowledge. Our Training & Capacity Development Program empowers teachers, healthcare workers, volunteers, and community leaders to recognize early signs of cancer and guide others toward proper care. By building a network of trained individuals, we expand cancer awareness and early detection far beyond our direct programs.
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