Sh38 billion cancer project to enhance cancer care in Tanzania launched
Sh38 billion cancer project to enhance cancer care in Tanzania launched
Article Author: Sh38 billion cancer project to enhance cancer care in Tanzania launched
Media Source: The Citizen (Tanzania)
Date: 17 December 2019
On 16 December the Tanzanian government, the Aga Khan Health Services and the French Development Agency signed a grant agreement and a Memorandum of Understanding worth €13.3 million for the Tanzania Comprehensive Cancer Project aiming at enhancing cancer care in Tanzania. With the rise in the prevalence of cancer in Tanzania, the proposed project will serve to accelerate performance in cancer screening, prevention and early detection targeting low-income groups through mobile outreach campaigns.