Nigeria, Feb. 11 -- Stakeholders and health experts have warned that insecurity, weak healthcare infrastructure, and uneven access to treatment are worsening cancer outcomes in Nigeria, particularly for patients in conflict-prone and underserved communities.

They spoke at a World Cancer Day symposium organised by Project Pink Blue in Abuja, on Tuesday.

The symposium brought together health experts, government officials, military representatives, cancer survivors, and development partners who examined how insecurity and health system gaps are turning treatable cancer cases into terminal ones.

Opening the panel discussion themed "Cancer, Conflict & Insecurity in Nigeria: What can we do to ensure access to cancer care for vulnerable commu...