Solution
Solution details
LAPO Community Campaign for Cancer Control (LAPO-C4)
The LAPO-C4 is an innovative community-based intervention aimed at creating awareness on cancer prevention, early detection and control. The disease has become one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality in Nigeria with over 100 persons diagnosed every year out of which about 80% die due to ignorance. The intervention was openly demanded by female beneficiaries of LAPO
Project implementation prioritises prevention and early detection. Key project activities are community-based advocacy; screening and referral linkages with community health facilities.
Our Goal
The project is aimed at reducing cancer-related deaths among the target population in Nigeria.
Implementation
The project is implemented in partnership with community-based organisations and has now been scaled up. Twelve (12) Community-Based Organisations (CBOs) participated in the pilot phase
Launched as a pilot in 2016, the initiative initially targeted five key locations:
- Federal Capital Territory (Abuja)
- Lagos State
- Edo State
- Rivers State
- Imo State
Target Population
The target population is the general public with a special focus on:
- Increase cancer awareness among the rural population in target states by 25%.
- Men for prostate cancer (men)
- Children with childhood cancer
Project Strategies
Key strategies include:
- Advocacy for policy and practice change as it concerns basic screening at PHC level
- Screening services in partner primary health facilities through provision of basic screening and referral services to secondary or tertiary or specialist facilities for diagnosis and treatment
- Referrals for uptake of screening and treatment services
- Awareness creation through outreaches and massive deployment of billboards, posters, handbills, stickers, radio and TV jingles
- Strengthening community response for project sustainability through the establishment of community committees for cancer control.
- Capacity building of implementing CBO partners
Project Theme
War Against Cancer: All hands on deck
Project Theme
War Against Cancer: All hands on deck
Key Accomplishments:
The LAPO-C4 project has greatly advanced the National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) goal of expanding cancer awareness, education, and outreach nationwide.
45,963
community members for breast, cervical, prostate and childhood cancer across the target states
32,931
persons with various health conditions for further screening and treatment in government-approved health facilities;
32,931
persons were enlightened about the scourge through community outreaches and distribution of printed handbills and stickers.