Rwanda is set to unveil the first training and research centre for minimally invasive surgery for cancer patients from next year, with funding from the France-based Research Institute against Digestive Cancer (IRCAD), and partners.
Construction works will take up the Rwf6.2 billion ($7 million) funding from IRCAD, government officials said. Rwanda will provide the land for construction.
Currently cancer patients are referred to the Butaro Cancer Center of Excellence. It offers a range of services including basic imaging, pathology-based diagnosis, outpatient screening and consultation, selective surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and palliative care However, there is a scarcity of pathologists in the country while the labs have limited capabilities.
