An international US-based organization- Shades of Survival, has concluded plans to partner with the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT), in order to embark on massive sensitization on Breast Cancer through film and storytelling. The group made it intention known when its Project Director, Shola Adesoye and his team members visited the Director

Recognizing this urgency, First Ladies Against Cancer (@flacnig) of Nigeria, continue to champion a vision of reducing the cancer burden in our states, through early detection, equitable treatment access, and strong policy advocacy. On Friday, 27th June 2025, @flacnig members convened with partners and stakeholders in Lagos, for a pivotal meeting to reaffirm this commitment.

The collaboration between the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT) and Mayo Clinic in the area of cancer research, clinical care, training and public health has gotten a boost. This is even as the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako, Director General of NICRAT, Prof. Usman Malami Aliyu

The National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT) recently hosted the 5th annual colorectal cancer workshop in Africa. The event which took place between April 7-11, 2025, was titled: Raising Awareness. It was both hybrid and physical. The workshop, according to the Acting Director, Clinical Services of NICRAT, Prof. Musa-Ali Gombe, highlighted the burden

The National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT) has organised a 5-day training for cancer research officers. The training which is christened: Strengthening Institutional Capacity for Cancer Research and Implementation (SINCCAR), was declared open by the NICRAT Director General, @Prof. Usman Malami Aliyu, on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Abuja. According to Prof. Malami,

As World Health Day is commemorated globally The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has called on Nigerians, especially women to speak up and seek appropriate help whenever they have medical challenges. She was speaking while receiving a delegation of the National Task-force on Cervical Cancer Elimination led by the Minister of State for

As part of efforts to combat breast cancer in Nigeria, the Federal Government, in partnership with Roche Nigeria, has launched the Breast Cancer Access Navigation and Testing (BRANT) App. The initiative aims to enhance patient care, streamline support systems, and empower individuals battling the disease. Speaking at the launch ceremony in Abuja, the Director-General of

The Director General of the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT), Prof. Usman Malami Aliyu, has revealed that the Institute has concluded plans to launch massive awareness campaign on Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine uptake. He disclosed this when members of International Papillomavirus Society (IPVS) Nigeria Chapter paid him a courtesy visit in

On Monday, February 17, 2025, a team from Pathfinder International led by a program manager, Asma’u Salihijo visited the Director General of the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT), Prof. Usman Malami Aliyu, in his office in Abuja. The discussion centred on partnership to improve cervical cancer data generation in Nigeria, improve HPV

The Director General of the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT), Prof. Usman Malami Aliyu, has signed what he christened as ‘performance pact’ with all departmental and unit heads of the Institute. This is to ensure that each department and unit delivers on its plans for the year 2025. He signed the performance

The newly sworn-in President of the Nigeria Cancer Society (NCS), Prof. Abidemi Omonisi, on Monday, January 13, 2025, visited the Director General of the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT), Prof. Usman Malami Aliyu, in his office, in Abuja. This is a follow up of the earlier visit last week led by the

The Director General of the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT), Prof. Usman Malami Aliyu, has expressed his determination to work closely with the Musculoskeletal Oncology Society of Nigeria (MOSON), to improve cancer care. He stated this when a delegation from MOSON led by its President, Prof. Samuel Eyesan, visited him in Abuja

November 27, 2024, the Director General of the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT), Prof. Usman Malami Aliyu, jointly declared open four different trainings in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The trainings include cancer immunotherapy, colorectal cancer surgery, train – the – trainer on identification of the signs and symptoms of childhood

Happy Eid-el Maulud from all of us at the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT). May this blessed occasion bring peace, joy, and good health to you and your loved ones. Let’s continue to work together towards a healthier future for all.

The National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT) and the management of Abdulkadir Kure University (AKU), Minna, Niger State, have concluded plans to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on public health, specifically, in the area of cancer research. This is the outcome of the meeting between the two organisations when the Director General

Abuja, Nigeria – June 28, 2024 In a historic move to bolster the fight against cancer, Nigeria has officially declared cancer a notifiable disease. This landmark declaration marks a crucial advancement in the nation’s efforts to address the escalating cancer crisis. The Minister of State for Health Dr Tunji Alausa who made the announcement cited

The Federal Government has called on the global oncology community to support it in closing cancer health disparity in the country and other Low and Middle Income Countries (LMIC). The Director-General, National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT), Prof. Usman Aliyu, made the call on Tuesday at the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Centre Community

Nigerians in the Diaspora and friends of Nigeria are invited to meet the Director General of Nigeria Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT), Dr. Usman Malami Aliyu. Come and learn more about NICRAT. This will take place on Friday, September 8th via Zoom. It will begin at 2:30 PM EST/7:30 PM WAT. The expected

Heartiest congratulations to Prof. Muhammad A. Pate and Dr. Tunji Alausa, on your inaugurations as the Honorable Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare and Minister of State Health and Social Welfare, respectively. This remarkable achievement is a testament to your exceptional dedication, expertise, and commitment to serving our nation.

Technical Committee meeting of members of National Health Insurance Authority, National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment and ROCHE Nigeria. #nicrat #Cancer #fundraiser #rochenigeria #healthcare #nhia Background: A tripartite meeting was held in the 𝗡𝗛𝗜𝗔 Headquarters between 𝗡𝗛𝗜𝗔, 𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗥𝗔𝗧 and 𝗥𝗢𝗖𝗛𝗘 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮 on Tuesday, August 15 to address the need to harmonize and have a

National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment Organizes 3-day workshop on validation of strategic #Cancer control plan 2023 – 2027 amidst commitment to active stakeholder engagement to reduce cancer burden in the country : Declaring the #workshop open Wednesday August 9, the Director General of the institute, Prof Usman Malami Aliyu, Professor and consultant clinical

𝗗𝗚/𝗖𝗘𝗢 𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗥𝗔𝗧 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗖𝗧 𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘆 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁: The Director General, National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment, Prof Usman Malami Aliyu, Prof and consultant clinical and radiation oncologist has Monday August 7 received in audience one of the finest Non Governmental Organization in Information and Communication Technology space in the country – #WomenInICT

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘅 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗻 The National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗥𝗔𝗧) is proud to launch an impactful awareness campaign dedicated to shedding light on appendix cancer, a lesser-known and often misunderstood form of malignancy. Our mission is to educate, raise awareness, and offer support to individuals and families affected by this rare condition.

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𝗗𝗚 𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗥𝗔𝗧 receives in audience 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 (𝗔𝗛𝗕𝗡), Assures strategic partnership: The Director General National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment, Prof Usman Malami Aliyu, Professor and Consultant Clinical and Radiation Oncologist has Wednesday August 2 received in audience the coordinator, 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 (𝗔𝗛𝗕𝗡), Dr. Aminu Garba Magashi in his office.

𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗥𝗔𝗧 Pays working visit to 𝗡𝗣𝗛𝗖𝗗𝗔, seeks collaboration to combat cancer burden: The Director General, National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment, Prof Usman Malami Aliyu paid a working visit to the 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿/𝗖𝗘𝗢 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆, Dr. Faisal Shu’aib at his office. While welcoming the DG to his office, Dr

𝗦𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗮 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀: 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗦𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗮 We write to you today with a shared vision – a world without sarcoma, a future where this rare but devastating form of cancer no longer impacts the lives of our loved ones. As the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment, our mission is to lead

Today 4th July 2023 is a momentous day as we unveil the 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 ( 𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗥𝗔𝗧)! This institute represents a new chapter in our fight against cancer, bringing hope and progress to those affected. cancer research Unveiling Day The unveiling of the 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (

DG NICRAT attends the Seventy- six World Health Assembly meeting in Geneva: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 ( 𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗥𝗔𝗧), 𝗗𝗿. 𝗨𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗶 𝗔𝗹𝗶𝘆𝘂, Professor and Consultant Clinical and Radiation Oncologist made the list of delegates at the 76th World Health Assembly meeting in Geneva, Switzerland held from 21 to 30

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 ( 𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗥𝗔𝗧), 𝗗𝗿. 𝗨𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗶 𝗔𝗹𝗶𝘆𝘂, an Associate Professor and Consultant Clinical and Radiation Oncologist has Wednesday 21st June, 2023 received in audience the National Association of Nigerian Students ( NANS) on courtesy visit. While welcoming the Association to NICRAT, Dr Aliyu lamented the many

A clarions call to action from us National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT) to raise awareness about cancer prevention. We emphasizes the importance of spreading knowledge, promoting healthy lifestyle choices, and encouraging regular screenings to combat cancer. We NICRAT invites the recipient to join their efforts in educating the public about cancer prevention

Wishing all the incredible fathers out there a very happy Father’s Day! 𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗥𝗔𝗧 applauds your unwavering love, support, and commitment to the well-being of your families. May this day be filled with joy, gratitude, and cherished moments that celebrate the remarkable role you play in our lives.

Today 6th of June 2023. The 𝗗𝗚 and Staff of 𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗥𝗔𝗧 paid a courtesy call to its sister agency 𝗡𝗡𝗥𝗔 where they discussed on areas of collaborations and synergy in radiation safety, human resource development in oncology and licensing of new radiotherapy and Nuclear medicine centers in the country.

Congratulations on your incredible journey as a cancer survivor! We, at the 𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗥𝗔𝗧, are sending our heartfelt congratulations and warmest wishes your way. Your strength, resilience, and determination have triumphed over this challenging battle, inspiring countless others along the way. You have shown that hope and courage can prevail, and your unwavering spirit is truly

My dear senior colleagues, elders and fellow cancer control advocates, compliments of the season. I would like to thank you once again for the continuing interest and support for NICRAT. The management would soon unveil a series of activities.. We value your comments on these important tasks. You are also welcome to visit our NICRAT

𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗥𝗔𝗧 representatives @ 1-Day Stakeholders Engagement Meeting for the introduction of 𝗛𝗣𝗩 Vaccine into Nigerian 𝗘𝗣𝗜 organised by 𝗡𝗣𝗛𝗖𝗗𝗔.

We at National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment join all Nigerians to congratulate President and Vice President 𝗕𝗼𝗹𝗮 𝗔𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗯𝘂 & 𝗦𝗲𝗻. 𝗞𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗺 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮 on their 𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗨𝗚𝗨𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗪𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚-𝗜𝗡. into the Presidential office.

The National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT), has expressed concern over the revelation of the alleged presence of a carcinogenic compound (Ethylene Oxide) in Indomie instant noodles ‘special chicken flavour’. A statement signed by the Director General/CEO of NICRAT, Prof. Usman Malami Aliyu said the institute’s review of Ethylene Oxide shows that the