In recent times, there has been an increase in the support from external bodies; international and corporate organizations to improve the state of health in African nations. One of such supports was recently given to Tesla Cancer Hospital, Kenya by their health technology partner, GE Healthcare.
GE healthcare is set to provide the most current Imaging technology from GE to help doctors in diagnosing. It is also to boost the confidence of both the doctors and patients during the process of diagnosing cancer and other non-transmissible disease.
With the projections of the World Health Organization that by 2030, in sub-saharan Africa, Non-transmissible or Non-communicable Diseases (NCD) will be the leading cause of death; dealing with this class of diseases has become a top priority in Kenya's health system.
The key to successful treatment lies in early detection, prompt diagnosis and effective treatment. Among Non-communicable disease, the major cause of concern is the increasingly growing rate of cancer as it ranks third among the largest causes of death in Kenya.
Because of limited resources, screening services for cancer takes too long and most times, as the patients wait, the cancer spreads uncontrollably and often times leads to death.
The Telsa Cancer Hospital is set to provide high quality, world-class oncology services to cancer patients coupled with their latest diagnostic technologies for better cancer care. Their health technology partner: GE, is set to provide them with a radiopharmacy unit which would give room for drug administration that aids effective diagnostics, and some imaging technologies such as Ultrasound, Computed and Positron Emission Tomography, Magnetic Resonance, clinical solutions, and Installation of the first Cyclotron in Kenya.
The chairman of Tesla Cancer Hospital stated that "With the rapid rise of cancer and other forms of non-communicable disease in Kenya, there is a significant opportunity to strengthen health services to improve standards of care. This hospital will help Kenyans across the country, many of whom have been financially and emotionally affected by the impact of disease. We will also improve the skill level of medical professionals in our community."
This new development in Telsa Cancer Center will largely equip doctors and oncologists with latest technologies for diagnostics and would go a long way in fighting cancer and other non-communicable diseases.
Culled from: Vanguard news
Written by: Paul Ozioma
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