The Institute of Oncology has received a new grant from the WHO and the EU
The Oncology Institute in the capital has received a new donation of 340 thousand euros from the European Union and the World Health Organization. Health Ministry officials say the ultrasound machine and medicines received today will contribute to the effective diagnosis of patients with cancer diseases, and patients will benefit from these services free of charge.
The donation to the Institute of Oncology from the European Union and the WHO includes high-performance ultrasound devices and medicines for cancer patients. According to the Secretary of State of the Ministry of Health, Ion Prisăcaru, they will be used for cancer diagnosis and treatment of patients.
"We are talking about an ultrasonograph, which in addition to its basic functions also has an ultrasound diagnosis of pathologies, and we get a much more accurate diagnosis. Treatment of patients with the preparation trastuzumab, is a key preparation when we talk about the treatment of breast cancer, gastric cancer but also oncological processes with metastasis. Patients benefit from treatment absolutely free of charge," said Ion Prisăcaru.
The project manager of the European Union delegation, Victoria Neagă, said that the EU will continue to support the health system in our country.
"We will not stop here, we will continue to support Moldova's public health system. We will continue to make such donations, equipment, and much more. At the same time, it is equally important that patients who come here are treated with a lot of empathy," said Victoria Neagă.
The WHO representative in Moldova, Miljana Grbic (Miliana Grîbici), said the ultrasound machine will help in early diagnosis of cancer to save as many lives as possible.
"Together with the support of the Ministry of Health as well as generous support from the European Union and Canada, with the help of which these kinetotherapy drugs have been procured. This ultrasound machine also aims to contribute to the early detection of cancer," said Miljana Grbic.
Ruslan Baltaga, director of the Oncological Institute, said that both Moldovan citizens and Ukrainian refugees will benefit from these services free of charge.
