Join the Pink Ribbon conversation featuring a seasoned policy advocacy expert as we cast a spotlight on the common themes/barriers that impact breast cancer care and outcomes in Nigeria and how we can amplify the right call to action in the collective fight against the disease.
You do not want to miss this!
Join the Pink Ribbon conversation featuring a seasoned policy advocacy expert as we cast a spotlight on the common themes/barriers that impact breast cancer care and outcomes in Nigeria and how we can amplify the right call to action in the collective fight against the disease.
You do not want to miss this!
Dr Adamu Alhassan Umar is the immediate past National Vice President of the Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS) and the current President of the NCS- the umbrella body of all Cancer NGOs in Nigeria.
Born in Yobe, he gained his MBBS qualification from the prestigious College of Medicine University of Maiduguri in 2004. He is also a holder of Masters of Health Planning and Management (MHPM), Master in Public Health (MPH) and Masters in International Affairs and Diplomacy (MIAD) obtained from the University of Maiduguri(UNIMAID) and Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria respectively and has attended several trainings and workshop both within and outside Nigeria.
Dr Umar has served in different capacities in the Nigerian Medical association (NMA).
He was the State Coordinator and Principal Medical Officer at the National Blood Transfusion Service, NBTS, Yobe State Centre for over 10 years and currently practices Medicine at the Federal Medical Centre, Nguru in Yobe State. He also sits on the Governing Board of Aminu Kano University Teaching Hospital (AKTH), Kano.
He is widely traveled and has vast experience in contemporary national and international issues. He is happily married to an Environmental Biologist and blessed with three beautiful daughters. He enjoys reading, travelling, making new friends and watching movies.
