Lives at Risk: Cancer Survivor Pushes for Urgent Release of NCD Budget

Advocacy group representatives at a press conference urging Nigeria’s government to fund NCD treatment and strengthen Universal Health Coverage

By Julian Osamoto When cancer survivor Maimuna Barau speaks about the cost of staying alive in Nigeria, her voice carries the weight of millions living with chronic illnesses. Barau said “Patients have carried this burden for too long, while only 6% of the health budget goes to NCDs, and nearly none of the 2025 activities […]

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