Tunji Alausa has hailed the Marcelle Ruth Cancer Centre over accreditation of an Oncology Residency Programme.
Eko Hot Blog reports that Dr. Tunji Alausa, the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, has congratulated Marcelle Ruth Cancer Centre and Specialist Hospital on its accreditation to offer a Residency programme in Clinical and Radiation Oncology.
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The minister’s congratulatory message is contained in a statement issued by Dr. Lolade Adeyemi, his Special Adviser on Research and Innovation on Tuesday.
Dr. Alausa described the development as “a significant leap forward” in Nigeria’s healthcare sector.
He also commended the Marcelle Ruth Cancer Centre CEO, Dr. Modupe Elebute-Odunsi, for her “visionary leadership” in ensuring the enhancement of the capacity and quality of oncology care within Nigeria.
The minister further noted that the oncology residency programme will address the critical shortage of oncology specialists in our country.
“It is with immense pleasure and a sense of profound achievement that the Honorable Minister for State for Health & Social Welfare – Dr. Tunji Alausa, extends his heartfelt congratulations to Marcelle Ruth Cancer Centre & Specialist Hospital on their accreditation by the National Postgraduate Medical College (NPMC) to offer Residency programs in Clinical and Radiation Oncology,” the statement reads.
“This milestone, being the first of its kind for a private hospital in Nigeria, represents a significant leap forward in our nation’s healthcare sector.
“The HMSH & SW commends Dr. Modupe Elebute-Odunsi, Co-Founder and CEO of Marcelle Ruth Cancer Centre, for her visionary leadership and unwavering dedication to enhancing the capacity and quality of oncology care within Nigeria.
“The inception of this residency program is not merely an academic achievement; it is a vital contribution towards addressing the critical shortage of oncology specialists in our country.
“By providing first-class postgraduate training in Clinical and Radiation Oncology, Marcelle Ruth Cancer Centre is playing a pivotal role in our collective mission to improve health outcomes for cancer patients and advance the overall standard of medical care in Nigeria.
“This initiative is perfectly aligned with the Renewed Hope Agenda of Mr. President as it gives hope to everyday Nigerians by increasing access to care.
“The HMSH & SW is particularly pleased to see this program come to fruition through the collaborative efforts involving key stakeholders such as the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) and the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria.
“He extends his sincere appreciation to the Chief Medical Director of LUTH, Prof. Wasiu Lanre Adeyemo, FAS, and the College Registrar, Prof. Fatiu Abiola Arogundade, FMCP, for their indispensable support.”
Furthermore, Dr. Alausa spoke to residents and stakeholders in healthcare education, encouraging them to seize the opportunity of the oncology programme.
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“Together, we can shape the future of oncology care in Nigeria, fostering a new generation of specialists who will contribute to improved patient outcomes and the overall advancement of medical education in our country,” the statement added.
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