Yar’Adua Cancer Centre, Innova Healthcare Sign MoU to Build Abuja Oncology Hub
Yemi Kosoko in Jos The International Cancer Centre Abuja (ICCA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Singapore based Innova Healthcare Nigeria Limited to establish a fully integrated oncology centre
The International Cancer Centre Abuja (ICCA) and Singapore-based Innova Healthcare Nigeria Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to build an oncology hub at ICCA's current facility on Airport Road, Abuja. This significant partnership aims to provide comprehensive cancer care services to Nigerians, including radiotherapy, chemotherapy, surgical oncology, diagnostics, laboratory services, and palliative care.
ICCA's Director General, Shehu Yar'Ada, emphasized that the MoU brings the centre closer to the vision of its founder, Hajiya Turai Yar'Ada, who established ICCA in 2009 to ensure Nigerians do not have to travel abroad or go without care for cancer treatment. Innova Healthcare Nigeria's Managing Director, Francis Shokoya, expressed the company's commitment to making cancer treatment accessible and affordable, noting that the partnership aligns with ICCA's founding principles.
Nigeria faces a growing cancer burden with limited access to radiotherapy and specialist oncology services. The collaboration between ICCA and Innova Healthcare aims to address this gap by expanding access to modern cancer care in the Federal Capital Territory, including training and capacity building for Nigerian clinical and technical staff, as well as investment in equipment and infrastructure.
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