Tanzania injects 40bn/- to facilitate better treatment at Ocean Road Cancer Institute

DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzanian government has invested over 40bn/- in the past four years to improve the Ocean Road Cancer Institute, as part of its efforts to transform the country’s health sector.

This announcement was made today, April 14, 2025, in Dar es Salaam by the Director of the Ocean Road Cancer Institute, Dr. Diwani Msemo, during a press briefing.

He said the funds have been used to acquire modern treatment equipment, early cancer detection machines, laboratory tools, and other essential medical supplies aimed at enhancing services for cancer patients.

Dr. Diwani emphasized that cancer remains a major public health challenge due to its severe impact, which has prompted the government to make significant financial commitments in the fight against the disease.

Presenting research-based statistics, Dr. Diwani revealed that approximately 10,000 women in Tanzania are diagnosed with cervical cancer annually, and more than 6,000 of them lose their lives to the disease.

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Meanwhile, Cedu Mangingo, Cancer Ambassador at the Ocean Road Cancer Institute, noted that these health sector reforms and investments offer renewed hope to citizens and the nation at large, as they aim to improve the availability and reliability of cancer treatment services.

These ongoing reforms reflect the government’s strong commitment to strengthening the health sector and ensuring that all Tanzanians have access to quality healthcare, especially for chronic illnesses like cancer.