Diseases

Nigeria aims to tackle cancer on all fronts with new law

President Buhari signs into law the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (Establishment) Act of 2017

By Paul Adepoju

January 01, 2018

Initially introduced in 2006, Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, has signed into law the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (Establishment) Act, 2017 that would provide national direction in cancer research, control and treatment; guide scientific improvements to cancer prevention, treatment and care, coordinate and coordinate actions for cancer care.

The original bill is below.