Blood & Reproductive Cancers
September 1 @ 8:00 am - September 30 @ 5:00 pm
In September 2026, Nigeria joins the global community in observing a significant concentration of cancer awareness months. l
🗓️ September — Month-Long Observances (Nigeria 2026)
- Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: National campaigns focus on reducing the high mortality rate for pediatric cancers in Nigeria through specialized care advocacy.
- Blood Cancer (Leukemia/Lymphoma) Awareness Month: Focuses on the challenges of bone marrow transplants and access to hematological care in the region.
- Gynecological & Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: Aimed at breaking stigmas surrounding female reproductive health and encouraging regular screenings.
- Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: Critical for Nigerian men, who face statistically higher risks of aggressive prostate cancer.
