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Completion of Cancer Center Expected to Reduce Patient Travel Burden

Latest Tanzania health news · Completion of Cancer Center Expected to Reduce Patient… explained · updated Aug 17, 2026 · health news · hospitals · public health

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  • The Tanzanian government has invested approximately 11 billion Tanzanian Shillings in the construction of the Ocean Road Cancer Center (ORCI) in Mbeya.
  • The completion of this center is expected to reduce the burden on patients who currently travel long distances to Dar es Salaam for specialized cancer services.
  • The center is part of the government's strategy to expand cancer services across the country and improve access in various regions.
  • According to Dr. Hamad Nyembea, the Director of Medical Services, around 45,000 new cancer cases are estimated annually in Tanzania, with nearly 30,000 deaths.
  • The project contractor, Ally Mtigita, reported that construction began in 2024 and is expected to be completed by January 2027, with current progress at 57%.

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Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa ORCI, Dk Diwani Msemo, amesema kukamilika kwa kituo hicho kutapunguza mzigo kwa wagonjwa wanaolazimika kusafiri umbali mrefu kwenda Dar es Salaam kupata huduma za kibingwa na kibobezi za saratani.

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