Luanda:The national cancer center in Angola has significantly increased its outpatient chemotherapy capacity by nearly 45 percent. This development includes the addition of 10 new treatment stations, enabling the facility to accommodate up to 80 patients daily in response to the rising demand for oncology care.
According to Angola Press News Agency, the Angolan Institute for Cancer Control (IACC) has expanded its outpatient treatment stations from 22 to 32 chairs. This expansion boosts the center's capacity, allowing it to treat more patients each day, with the number rising from 60 to 80.
The expansion involved a complete reorganization of the treatment administration area into five specific bays, enhancing the ability of medical staff to monitor patients and streamline clinical care. Additionally, the hospital has modernized its medication preparation zone by installing a laminar flow system, which is designed to improve safety standards during the handling of chemotherapy drugs.
Esmeralda Anunda, the nursing director at the IACC, expressed that these developments will enable better care for patients undergoing outpatient chemotherapy. This statement was made during a technical inspection conducted by the Ministry of Health's Ethics and Humanization Office.
In an effort to enhance patient comfort during treatment, the redesigned bays have been named after traditional Angolan cultural elements, such as Cabetula and Quianda, to create a more welcoming environment. This overhaul is part of a broader Ministry of Health initiative aimed at improving specialized healthcare infrastructure, upgrading technical safety protocols, and expanding access to cancer treatment throughout the country.
