The construction of the Ndola Cancer Treatment Centre is now 70 percent complete.
Ministry of Health Principal Public Relations Officer, Georgia Chimombo says this brings Zambia closer to decentralised and accessible cancer care for citizens on the Copperbelt Province and surrounding areas.
In a posting on the Ministry’s page, Ms. Chimombo described the facility as a transformative project that will bring services closer to communities previously underserved in oncology care.
“This facility is not just a hospital, it is a legacy in the making,” said Ms Chimombo. “It will be a place of healing, learning, and innovation, and a symbol of our commitment to ensuring that quality cancer care is available to all Zambians, not just those in Lusaka.”
She said once completed, the Ndola Cancer Treatment Centre will be the country’s second national oncology facility, complementing the Cancer Diseases Hospital in Lusaka.
Ms. Chimombo added that the Centre will offer early cancer detection, diagnostic services, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and palliative care.
She noted that for years, patients on the Copperbelt have endured long and costly journeys to access treatment in the capital.
Ms. Chimombo said the new centre aims to ease that burden and reduce delays in treatment.
“For too long, a cancer diagnosis has meant relocation or heartbreaking delays. This centre will bring dignity and support closer to home,” she stated.
Ms. Chimombo further said the facility is also expected to create employment, attract skilled specialists, and stimulate investment in the regional healthcare system.
“It’s not just about treatment, it’s about building a stronger, more resilient health system that benefits everyone,” Ms. Chimombo added.
By Arnold Tutu
Credit: ZNBC