The NNPC/Renaissance Joint Venture (JV) has donated the sum of $300,000 to the National Hospital, Abuja, for the maintenance of the hospital’s cancer treatment machine.
The state-of-the-art Linear Accelerator (LINAC) Radiotherapy Machine was donated by the JV in 2019 under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) project.
The project encompassed the enhancement of the entire ecosystem around cancer treatment, provision and installation of necessary data and ancillary systems, and upskilling of healthcare professionals to operate the sophisticated machinery.
Speaking at the office of the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, in Abuja, at an event on Tuesday, the Chief Upstream Investment Officer of the NNPC Upstream Investment Management Services, Engr. Oluwaseyi Omotowa listed some of the benefits of the intervention to include: treatment of over 2,000 patients, reduction of treatment cost by 80%, reduction of therapy session time from 12 minutes to 2 minutes, subsidised care for indigent patients, with 712 of them receiving care at discounted rates ranging from 25% to 100%.
He stressed that the donation would ensure timely maintenance to prevent any delays in treatment; minimise downtime with guaranteed response times, ensuring the machine’s availability when needed most; compliance with medical standards and audits, safeguarding the quality of care provided; accurate calibration for effective treatment, which is vital for the precision required in radiotherapy, amongst others.
In his remarks, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Muhammed Ali Pate, described the gesture as worthy of emulation by all industry players, noting that such an intervention will help expand access to affordable treatment for cancer patients.
“This aligns perfectly with the broader efforts to revamp critical infrastructure aimed at improving the quality of healthcare for our people. Your track record is truly commendable, and this gesture underscores the intentionality behind driving impactful change. Quality healthcare comes at a cost, and with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s renewed focus on health sector investment, partnerships like this from forward-thinking private actors significantly strengthen the cause,” Pate added.
On his part, the Chief Medical Director of the National Hospital, Muhammad Raji Mahmud, described the donation as a lifeline of hope for the thousands of cancer patients who depend on the hospital’s services each year.
Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Renaissance Africa Energy Company, Tony Attah, noted that the company remains steadfast in its mission to champion sustainable healthcare, protect lives and livelihoods, and advance research and innovation in cancer care.
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