A Nigerian doctor, Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu, has made history as the first African to be President-elect of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC).
Mrs Shinkafi-Bagudu, a former first lady of Kebbi State, North-west Nigeria, is expected to serve in this capacity for a two-year term of office, from 2024 to 2026.
The feat has been described by stakeholders in the global health sector as a milestone for the global cancer organisation.
In a congratulatory statement on X,…
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