Her Excellency
Dr. Zainab Bagudu
Global Cancer Advocate, A Champion for Women and Children, First Lady of Kebbi State.
HER EXCELLENCY DR. ZAINAB SHIKAFI-BAGUDU
Who is Dr. ZSB?
Dr. Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu, is a Consultant Paediatrician and an advocate for women's health, with a particular focus on cancer.
Health and Cancer Advocate
Helping to improve cancer awareness to persons in rural areas and encouraging early diagnosis in women.
Leadership & Capacity Building
Equipping women and children with life long skills and coaching them on achieving goals.
Advocate for Women & Children
Growing the next generation of leaders through education and building women leaders from the grassroots.
Dr. Zainab Bagudu shortlisted for President-elect at UICC
It is with great humility, I share with you the announcement of my name as one of the candidates shortlisted for the President-elect position (2022-2024) of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)– the worldwide umbrella body for cancer organizations.
MY CAREER, WORK & MISSION
20+ Years of experience
Helping to fight cancer and improve diagnosis
Through Medicaid Cancer Foundation, we encourage regular testing and diagnosis of cancer, give support to patients diagnosed with cancer and their families. Fighting cancer with the aim of increasing the chance of survival, access treatment and higher costs of care.
President-elect uicc
The Nigerian President Endorses
Dr. Zainab Bagudu
On 2nd September 2022, the President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari endorsed Dr. Zainab Bagudu on behalf of the Nigerian Government as the ideal candidate for the position of President-Elect at the Union for International Cancer Control.
Achievements
My recognitions as a global Cancer advocate, champion for Women and Children, leader and Philanthropist.
- Medicaid Cancer Foundation
- Medicaid Radio Diagnostic Center
- Board Member Union for International Cancer Control
- Board member, Women at Risk International Foundation (WARIF)
- Award for humanitarian and health services for women and children in Africa
- Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) merit of honour
- First Lady of the Year 2019
- Chairperson FLAC-First Ladies Against Cancer.
Partners
Being a first lady
Kebbi State, Nigeria
Fondly called the Godmother of the Health in Kebbi State. Dr Shinkafi-Bagudu has sponsored health programmes which include free cancer screening and awarenes, Immunization, distribution of birth kits, support for people diagnosed with cancer and their families, and sickle cell related illnesses. As the UNICEF Hilwa grand patron, Dr Zainab Shinkafi has spearheaded girl child education and school enrolment
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