The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority for the procurement and maintenance of state-of-the-art radiotherapy equipment worth N38 billion in six cancer centres across the country under the government’s Oncology Initiative.
He stated that it is a tragedy that for over three years, monies were appropriated for cancer equipment but due to vested interests, the project has not been able to move forward, adding that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has brought the tragedy to an end by changing the narrative. He said: “This is an important milestone. It’s probably the end of a tragic story for thousands of Nigerians who have all kinds of diseases; every day they struggle to get care, especially for those who are afflicted by cancers. You getting diagnosed is a tragedy by itself. We know that non-communicable diseases, including cancers, are among the fastest growing segment of Nigeria’s burden of disease.
He stated that the six centres would be provided with the right equipment and adequate personnel, adding that they would be commissioned within the next 18 months.Before flagging, please keep in mind that Disqus does not moderate communities. Your username will be shown to the moderator, so you should only flag this comment for one of the reasons listed above.
The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority for the procurement and maintenance of state-of-the-art radiotherapy equipment worth N38 billion in six cancer centres across the country under the government’s Oncology Initiative.