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Summary |
The National Cancer Coalition provided assistance to patients in some of the most needy hospitals in Tajikistan. Medical goods were provided to the Khujand Oncology Center of Sughd Oblast and the City Hospital of Khujand.
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The Need
Tajikistan has experienced a five-year civil war and political instability since it gained independence from the USSR in 1991. This instability has had a devastating affect on the country's healthcare system. The NCC has made it possible for Khujand's hospitals to now have medical resources for their needy cancer patients, who would otherwise not have access to the medical equipment and supplies necessary to treat their cancer.
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Hospitals |
The Khujand Oncology Center is located in remote northern Tajikistan. This 400-bed hospital treats over 2,000 adult and pediatric cancer patients per year. Tajikistan is a poor country and the majority of patients have very limited means and cannot afford the expensive treatments required of cancer patients. The Center's limited budget also does not allow for the many specific needs for these individuals.
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The Distribution |
National Cancer Coalition officially handed over medical equipment and hospital supplies in Khujand, Tajikistan. Dignitaries at the ceremony included Mavzuna Karimova - Deputy Mayor of Khujand, Dr. Yusufjon Normatov - Medical Director of the Khujand Oncology Center, Joseph Luke of Counterpart International, and Tom Roane of the National Cancer Coalition.
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Result
This NCC donation will continue to meet specific hospital supply needs of the Khujand region for up to one year. The medical equipment donated will be utilized by the hospital's patients for many years to come. Thousands of patients will benefit from these medical goods provided by NCC.
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