At Women’s Cancer Prevention Initiative, we are changing what cancer care looks like in Nigeria– local, practical and within reach– so no woman is left behind.
Register for Free MammogramWomen’s Cancer Prevention Initiative is a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing the burden of women's cancers in Nigeria. Our work focuses on providing accessible cancer screenings, health education, scientific research, and capacity building.
Through community screening outreaches
3,766 Women Screened through our completed pilot mammography study to detect early signs of breast cancer
3,500 Women Screened for cervical pre-cancer lesions, with 72 women receiving treatment using thermal coagulation
At Women’s Cancer Prevention Initiative, our work is built on four pillars that work together to reduce cancer-related deaths among women in Nigeria— research that informs, education that empowers, screening that detects early, and training that strengthens the health system.
We lead community-based research to understand how women perceive cancer, access care, and respond to screening.
learn more →Most Nigerian women are aware of breast and cervical cancer, but only a few understand their risk or options.
learn more →For too many Nigerian women, cancer screening is out of reach—blocked by high costs or poor infrastructure.
learn more →Women’s Cancer Prevention Initiative, strengthens the health system by training professionals and empowering patients across Nigeria.
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Breast cancer is the most common cancer in Nigeria, accounting for around 38% of female cancer cases. It is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths, with a mortality rate of about 25.5 per 100,000 women.
Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among women in Nigeria aged 15–40. In 2020, it accounted for more than 16% of female cancer cases.
HPV is the leading cause of cervical cancer among Nigerian women. Over 3% of the female population is infected with HPV-16 and HPV-18, which are deadly strains. While there is no cure, vaccination can prevent infection.
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Women’s Cancer Prevention Initiative is building a national system of prevention—one that works for the underserved, the uninsured, the overlooked. We’ve screened thousands of women, but there are millions more waiting. With your support, we take early detection tools, cancer education, and trained professionals right to her doorstep.
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