Zambia trains 10 radiotherapists for cancer treatment

12
Banner 3
Banner 3

About 10 radiotherapists have successfully graduated at the Cancer Disease Hospital Training College in Lusaka.

 

 

And Ministry of Health permanent secretary Davy Chikamata ,  who was represented by Dr Christopher Simonga at the event, says the training of radiotherapists locally will help in the fight against cancer.

 

 

Mr Chikamata explained that  localising the treatment of cancer patients by training personnel will accord patients an opportunity to access medical attention cheaply and improve health service delivery.

 

 

He  said that having local training also creates the possibility of increasing on the number of professionals at a cheaper cost than sending them abroad for training.

 

 

He said the delivery of radiation in the radiotherapy treatment process is delicate and requires personnel trained at highest level.

 

 

Mr Chikamata notes that ensuring that cancer patients receive appropriate care and treatment is a major challenge, hence the need to locally train radiotherapists  in order to successfully combat the scourge.

 

 

He said the building of the Cancer Disease Hospital was aimed at not only treating patients locally but also as a stepping stone to establishing a comprehensive cancer programme in Zambia.

 

 

Meanwhile, Cancer Disease Hospital executive director Dr Kennedy Lishimpi urged the graduates to deliver the best radiotherapy service in a competent and caring manner.

 

 

Dr. Lisimpi says it is encouraging that his Hospital has continued to find innovative ways of improving service delivery in the area of cancer.

12 COMMENTS

  1. May I just say what a relief to find somebody that truly knows what they’re discussing over the
    internet. You certainly know how to bring an issue to light and make it important.
    A lot more people ought to read this and understand this
    side of your story. I can’t believe you are not more popular because you certainly have the gift.

  2. My partner and I stumbled over here from a different web page
    and thought I might as well check things out.
    I like what I see so now i’m following you. Look forward to going over your web page repeatedly.

  3. Good answer back in return of this question with firm arguments
    and explaining the whole thing concerning that.

  4. Every weekend i used to pay a quick visit this web page, because i wish for enjoyment, for the reason that this this site conations really good funny information too.

  5. Fantastic goods from you, man. I’ve take into accout your stuff prior to
    and you’re simply extremely wonderful. I really like what you have bought here, really like what you’re
    saying and the best way in which you say it. You make it entertaining and you still care for to
    keep it wise. I can’t wait to learn much more
    from you. That is really a great site.

Leave a Reply to Intimate Cancel reply