Nigeria: Fear Killing More Nigerians Than Cancer – Dr Omolola Salako

Cancer is no longer a distant or rare diagnosis in Nigeria. It is a growing public health emergency quietly reshaping families, straining the health system, and exposing deep gaps in prevention, early detection, and access to treatment.

Nigeria faces a critical shortage of oncologists, radiotherapy centres, and comprehensive insurance coverage, leaving many families to shoulder catastrophic out-of-pocket costs.

Good Health Weekly spoke to Dr. Omolola Salako who has been treating patients over the…