Cancer medical mission 2017 initiated at NICRH

Cancer medical mission 2017, a week long programme, was initiated jointly by the Partners for World Health and Rotary club of Dhaka Mavericks at the National Institute of Cancer Research and Hospital (NICRH), says a press release.

Elizabeth A Mclellan, founder and CEO of Partners for World Health says, "This disease needs extra care." She mentioned, "Not only the doctors, but also the nurses play a vital role in the treatment process. That is why they need proper training. Along with the treatment, they can provide mental support to their patients."

The Director of the hospital Mr Mosharrof Hossain said this kind of initiative would improve the quality of cancer treatment across Bangladesh.