Installation of Linear Accelerator for Radiation Therapy at ORCI
Latest Tanzania health news · Installation of Linear Accelerator for Radiation Therap… explained · updated Aug 19, 2026 · health news · hospitals · public health
TLDR
- The Tanzanian government has invested approximately 66.7 billion Tanzanian Shillings in various projects at the Ocean Road Cancer Institute (ORCI) to enhance cancer diagnosis and treatment services.
- The investment includes the construction of infrastructure and the purchase of modern medical equipment, such as a Linear Accelerator, PET Scan, and two Cobalt machines.
- 11 billion Shillings have been allocated for the construction of a Cancer Center in Mbeya, which is 57% complete and expected to start services in July 2027.
- The ORCI is also constructing a Multipurpose Oncology Building valued at around 5.9 billion Shillings, which is 65% complete and expected to finish in December 2026.
- The Linear Accelerator has already started providing services, with an investment of approximately 7.9 billion Shillings, while two Cobalt machines worth about 4.3 billion Shillings are 95% installed and expected to be.