USTDA Supports Health Care in Uganda, and Creates Opportunities for U.S. Businesses
June 26, 2018
(USTDA)
Entebbe, Uganda—The U.S. Trade and Development Agency signed a grant today
with the Uganda Ministry of Health supporting radiotherapy training workshops
for cancer treatment professionals at the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI). The
training is in partnership with Varian a California-based cancer care company
that provides training, software and high-tech equipment including linear
accelerators to plan and deliver cancer treatments.
The training will expand the capacity of UCI personnel to perform advanced
radiotherapy treatment utilizing Varian’s technologies. Implementation of the
modern radiotherapy technologies will increase access to potentially life-saving
techniques for cancer treatment in Uganda.
“USTDA is pleased to support high quality cancer treatment in Uganda,” said
USTDA’s Director, Congressional and Public Affairs, Thomas R. Hardy.
“Through Varian’s expertise and cutting-edge equipment, medical
professionals in Uganda will have the ability to better treat cancer.”
“We are excited about this partnership,” said Permanent Secretary Dr. Diane
Atwine. “With training and capacity building, the future of oncology treatment
in Uganda is very bright.”
“We are honored to support the Government of Uganda in its goal to expand
access to advanced radiotherapy for cancer patients across the country,” said
Dow Wilson, president and chief executive officer of Varian. “Together with
our partners at leading oncology institutes in the U.S. and Africa, we look
forward to developing a robust training and education program for Ugandan
clinicians that will support the long-term sustainability and human capacity
development in the country.”
In addition to improving the quality of cancer treatment in Uganda, this grant
creates market access for U.S. companies and may lead to new export
opportunities.
Varian’s training will last for a five-month period, offering both classroom
and lab-based training in radiotherapy best practices developed by South
African, U.S. companies and academic institutions.
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