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The Federal Government of Nigeria is set to collaborate with the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) to enhance the procurement and maintenance of radiotherapy equipment in cancer treatment centers across the country. This initiative aims to address the growing need for advanced cancer care services and to boost the nation’s digital economy.<\/p>\n
Prof. Usman Aliyu, the Director-General of the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT), made this announcement during the City Cancer Challenge (C\/Can) Initiative Stakeholder Mapping and Engagement Workshop held in Abuja. He highlighted the significance of replicating the success of the NSIA-Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) cancer center in other regions of the country.<\/p>\n
Aliyu emphasized the reliability and efficiency of the NSIA-LUTH cancer center, citing its impressive uptime of 80% to 90%. He expressed the government’s commitment to implementing similar standards nationwide to ensure improved access to quality cancer treatment.<\/p>\n
Dr. Tunji Alausa, the Minister of State for Health, underscored the increasing burden of cancer in Nigeria, citing statistics from the 2022 Global Cancer Observatory (GLOBOCAN) report. He emphasized the need for collaborative efforts to address this pressing health challenge and provide comprehensive care and support to cancer patients nationwide.<\/p>\n
The workshop served as a platform to engage stakeholders and develop targeted strategies to strengthen the nation’s response to cancer. Dr. Dolapo Fasawe, the Mandate Secretary of Health Services and Environment Secretariat in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), emphasized the importance of community mobilization and early detection in improving cancer outcomes.<\/p>\n
Sophie Bussman-Kemdjo, the Regional Director for Africa and Europe at C\/Can, highlighted the organization’s commitment to supporting cities worldwide in their efforts to enhance cancer care. She outlined plans to leverage existing partnerships and prioritize local needs to achieve tangible improvements in cancer treatment outcomes.<\/p>\n
The collaboration between the Federal Government and the NSIA, along with support from organizations like C\/Can, signals a concerted effort to address the growing challenge of cancer in Nigeria and improve access to quality care for all citizens.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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