Ethiopia's Ministry of Health has said that the construction of six cancer treatment centers is underway in four regions of Ethiopia, according to a media report by Ethiopian News Agency. She pointed out that about 2.1 million breast cancer cases are reported worldwide in a year. She also said that out of total cancer cases, breast cancer constitutes more than one-third of total cases in Ethiopia. According to the Ministry, twelve hospitals are provided with cancer treatment centers across the country, allowing more patients to seek help. It will also ease the burden carried by centers by shortening the breast cancer treatment services from six months to only two weeks at the national level.

Source: Ethiopian News October 29, 2020 12:35 UTC