As President Buhari approves special intervention fund for an upgrade, the establishment of Radiotherapy services in 9 tertiary hospitals
In a bid to close the care gap in cancer treatment in the country, the Federal government has commissioned five Brachytherapy Machines for National Hospital Abuja, UNTH Enugu, UBTH Benin, UCH Ibadan and ABUTH Zaria while in UDUTH Sokoto will be commissioned at a later date.
Brachytherapy is a type of internal radiation therapy that is often used to treat cancers of the head and neck, breast, cervix and prostate.
The contract for the procurement and supply of the machines was awarded to STEPCHO Nigeria Ltd.
Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire who virtually commissioned the Brachytherapy Machines, said that President Muhammadu Buhari has approved a special intervention fund for the upgrade and establishment of Radiotherapy services in ABUTH Zaria, UNTH Enugu, UBTH Benin,…
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