The Management and fraternity of KUTRRH has acclaimed Dr. Abeid Athman Omar, a Clinical Oncologist at KUTRRH, for being awarded the prestigious Yvonne Award by OncoDaily.com which offers insights and the latest news from the world of Oncology.Designed to recognize young innovators and leaders advancing cancer care, the Yvonne Award celebrates excellence and innovation in the field. The Yvonne Award Nomination Committee for 2024 is composed of distinguished leaders in the field of Oncology. Dr Omar specializes in managing all cancer sites with a special interest in breast cancer in the young, lung and prostate cancers, oncofertility, survivorship, radiation oncology and research.In a post on LinkedIn, he thanks his patients, colleagues, and the Nomination Committee for the award. Dr. Omar says the award inspires him to do more for cancer patients in the community.
Dr. Omar was co-awarded with Foluke Sarimiye, a Lecturer/Consultant Radiation and Clinical Oncologist/Psycho-oncologist at the University of Ibadan/University College Hospital UCH Ibadan. Their award was in the Community Oncology category.
The Yvonne awards 2024 had entries in various categories – Breakthrough Research, Mentorship, Voice of Oncology amongst others. The awards will be handed out on 31st May in Chicago, USA.
Learn More:Yvonne Award Winners 2024 by OncoDaily