Zainab Bagudu Honoured At Global Health Summit In US

The CEO of Medicaid Cancer Foundation, Dr. Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu, has been recognised for her works in the health sector.

The award was presented to her when she attended the 2023 Global Health Catalyst (GHC) Summit, held from May 4th to May 6th, 2023, at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA.

The award was in recognition of  her numerous achievements in health from the GHC group by David Collinridge, editor of Lancet journal.

The summit brought together healthcare experts, policymakers, and global leaders to discuss innovative strategies for improving global health outcomes. With the theme “Cancer Moonshot 2.0: win-win collaborations to advance global health and development.

Speaking at the summit, Dr. Shinkafi-Bagudu said, “I am honoured to have had the opportunity to attend the Global Health Catalyst summit and to collaborate with so many talented individuals and organisations working towards a common goal.

“Through partnerships and innovation, we can accelerate progress towards better cancer treatment options and outcomes for patients everywhere.”

She emphasised the importance of partnerships and collaborations in addressing the challenges facing cancer patients in Nigeria and other low- and middle-income countries. “We need to work together to increase awareness about cancer, improve access to cancer screening and treatment, and support cancer patients and their families,” she said.

The summit ended  with the adoption of several new strategies and initiatives aimed at improving global health outcomes. These include the establishment of a global health innovation network, the creation of new partnerships between academic institutions and healthcare providers, and the development of new training programmes for healthcare workers in underserved communities.

“We are thrilled with the success of this year’s GHC Summit,” said Dr. Wilfred Ngwa, Founder and Director of the summit. “The summit provided a unique opportunity for healthcare experts and leaders to come together and develop new strategies for addressing the most pressing global health challenges. We are confident that the initiatives and partnerships established during the summit will have a significant impact on improving global health outcomes.”