FG Targets Improved Cancer Care With 25 New Linear Accelerators
The Nigerian government plans to procure 25 linear accelerators between 2027 and 2029 to improve cancer treatment capacity. The initiative is part of a broader strategy that includes HPV vaccination and expanded screening services.
Why it matters
This represents a significant public health investment aimed at addressing the high cancer burden and infrastructure gaps in Nigeria.
The Federal Government has announced plans to procure 25 additional linear accelerators between 2027 and 2029 to expand cancer treatment capacity and strengthen cancer control across the country.
Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, said this on Tuesday in Abuja at the National Cancer Control Plan (NCCP) Technical Working Group and Global Advisory Council meeting.
Salako said the government was implementing a comprehensive cancer-control strategy focused on prevention, early detection, treatment, research and partnerships under the NCCP 2026–2030 framework.
“Recently, President Bola Tinubu approved that between 2027 and 2029, the country should procure an additional 25 linear accelerators. We are executing a three-year plan to achieve this,” he said.
He said that Nigeria’s cancer burden remained significant because many patients presented late for treatment, while shortages of infrastructure, skilled personnel and funding continued to hinder effective care.
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