Kano residents donate blood to Cancer Centre

Hundreds of residents in Kano have donated blood to the Kano Cancer Treatment Centre (KCTC), Giginyu, in support of cancer patients who often require transfusions during critical treatment. The donation was part of the Annual Blood Drive Project organized by the Global Shapers Community, Kano Hub, in collaboration with the centre. Speaking at the event, […]

Hundreds of residents in Kano have donated blood to the Kano Cancer Treatment Centre (KCTC), Giginyu, in support of cancer patients who often require transfusions during critical treatment.

The donation was part of the Annual Blood Drive Project organized by the Global Shapers Community, Kano Hub, in collaboration with the centre.

Speaking at the event, the Chief Executive Officer of KCTC, Dr. Nafisa Abdu, urged Nigerians to embrace the spirit of sacrifice by donating blood to save lives. She explained that although the centre was established only late last year, management was determined to make blood donation an annual tradition to address persistent shortages.

“Cancer patients often require transfusions during surgery, chemotherapy, or emergency care. By hosting the blood drive, KCTC not only provides the venue but also adds a unique cancer-awareness component,” she said.

Dr. Abdu added that this year’s drive also featured free self-breast-examination training, medical screenings, and health education sessions to enlighten participants on the importance of early detection and healthy living. She appealed to corporate bodies, philanthropists, and stakeholders in the health sector to partner with the centre to sustain the lifesaving initiative.

Head of Administration at the centre, Aisha Muhammad, described KCTC as a model of public-private partnership designed to deliver world-class cancer care while engaging with the community.

“We are deliberately projecting our activities to attract more professionals and collaborations. Our aim is to ensure that KCTC remains a beacon of hope for cancer patients and their families,” she said.

On safety, Head of Nursing, Dr. Lawan Rano, assured that all blood donors underwent comprehensive health checks before contributing, stressing that every pint collected met the highest medical standards.

Donors expressed excitement at being part of the drive. One of them, Malam Bashir Bello, said, “It feels good to know that something as simple as giving blood can help a cancer patient survive.”