Oran: National Cancer Institute advances with acquisition of three accelerators

Construction works for the National Cancer Institute in Oran have reached approximately 80 percent completion, as part of a state-funded initiative to upgrade health infrastructure and elevate oncology care standards. According to the wilaya's director of health and population, Kaci Abdellah, procedures have been launched to acquire three state-of-the-art radiotherapy devices. Following administrative and contractual steps, manufacturing and delivery will lead to an operational rollout expected in about six months. The three systems represent an investment of nearly three billion dinars, supplemented by an additional six billion dinars allocated for acquiring other medical and technical equipment to bolster radiology departments, laboratories, and surgical suites. These projects aim to support the Emir-Abdelkader Anti-Cancer Center by balancing patient distribution across specialized facilities. Located near the 1st November 1954 hospital and the burns center, the new institute is designed to serve as a hub for both treatment and scientific research, encompassing oncology surgery, cellular studies, and specialized medical training to better address patient needs.