Bayero University Kano, Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital to Host Prostate Cancer Awareness Symposium and Free Screening

Bayero University Kano (BUK) and Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, in collaboration with the Prostate Cancer Transatlantic Consortium (CaPTC), will host a prostate cancer awareness symposium and free screening exercise.

Event Details:

- Date: Thursday, October 10, 2024

- Time: 10:00 a.m.

- Venue: Mahmud Tukur Theater, Old Site, BUK

- Chairman: Prof. Abdurrahman Abba Sheshe

- Chief Medical Director: Prof. Sagir Alibas

- Guest Speakers: Prof. Sani Aji (Provest, College of Health Sciences, FUD)

- Special Guest: Hon. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf (Commissioner of Health, Kano State)

The symposium aims to raise awareness about prostate cancer, promote early detection, and provide free screening services to the community.

Convener:

Prof. Amina Zakari Mohammed (Principal Investigator, CaPTC)

Objectives:

- Educate the public on prostate cancer risks and prevention

- Provide free prostate cancer screening

- Promote collaboration between healthcare professionals and researchers

All are invited to attend this important event.