Cancer: Rwanda adds brachytherapy to treatment services

Rwanda to Roll Out Brachytherapy as Cervical Cancer Fight Intensifies - Rwanda Dispatch News Agency

Rwanda is set to introduce brachytherapy, a targeted form of cancer treatment, as part of its accelerated effort to eliminate cervical cancer by 2027. The announcement came during a national review meeting held Tuesday in Kigali, timed to coincide with World Cancer Day. Currently, the country relies on external beam radiotherapy available at Butaro Hospital and Kanombe […] The post Rwanda to Roll Out Brachytherapy as Cervical Cancer Fight Intens…

Cancer: Rwanda adds brachytherapy to treatment services

Rwanda has added brachytherapy to its cancer treatment services to strengthen care for patients with cervical cancer as the country works toward eliminating the disease by 2027. ALSO READ: Inside Rwanda’s push to eliminate cervical cancer ahead of WHO targets The addition was announced on February 3 during the National Cancer Symposium in Kigali. The event is bringing together health experts and policymakers to review progress and challenges in …