MinFound Medical was honoured to congratulate an International Blantyre Cancer Centre (IBCC) and Dr. Thomson Mpinganjira on the occasion of yesterday's inauguration ceremony. The opening of IBCC marks a significant milestone for Malawian healthcare, with prominent dignitaries in attendance, including President Chakwera. President Chakwera addressed the audience at the official opening of the International Blantyre Cancer Centre, highlighting its importance and impact.
The solemn opening by President Chakwera
As the MWNation stated: “The mission of IBCC is to provide services locally would cut costs that patients and the government incur when there is a referral for treatment abroad. The facility is equipped with necessary systems to provide radiotherapy, for the first time in the country, and chemotherapy to outpatients at an affordable price.”
Head of radiology presents MinFound’s equipment for radiotherapy planning
According to the Minister of Local Government, Unity and Culture Richard Chimwendo Banda, who spoke on behalf of the Minister of Health Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda, 17 000 cancer cases are diagnosed every year out of which about 12 000 are lethal.
IBCC lead clinical oncologist Dr Wanangwa Clara Namelo said the facility will provide radiotherapy which cures cancer when detected early.
MinFound Medical Vice President Mr. Zhang with the honourable guests
Lead team of radiology department at the IBCC
MinFound Medical is sincerely inspired by the promising opening of an International Blantyre Cancer Centre, covering such an important and highly professional oncology treatment and diagnostics segment of healthcare nationwide in Malawi, facilitating to its population health challenges to be fully covered.
