Nigeria, June 18 -- The federal government has launched a new Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) Fund for Cancer Patients, committing an initial N50 million to help vulnerable Nigerians overcome non-medical barriers that often prevent them from accessing or completing cancer treatment.

The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Salako, announced the intervention on Wednesday during the official flag-off of the initiative in Abuja.

According to him, the fund is designed to provide timely and equitable support for cancer patients facing challenges such as transportation costs, accommodation expenses, food insecurity and lack of social support.

Mr Salako said these challenges contribute significantly to delayed treatment...