New cancer treatment machines boost capacity at Dagon Seikkan Hospital

 

THE National Cancer Treatment Centre in Dagon Myothit (Seikkan) Township, Yangon Region, will soon be able to treat up to 200 patients per day following the installation of two new radiotherapy machines, according to the Ministry of Health.

In addition to these new radiotherapy machines, a CT Simulator is also being installed to assist in the treatment process. Once the installation is complete, hands-on treatment is expected to commence by the third week of October.

“We are preparing to treat new patients. With the newly installed Linear Accelerator radiotherapy machine, we will be able to treat 50 to 100 cancer patients per day. After the installation of the two additional radiotherapy machines, we will be able to treat up to 200 patients daily starting from December,” said an official from the Ministry of Health.

Furthermore, once the construction of the new specialist hospital in Lanmadaw Township, Yangon, is complete, the facility will be equipped with international-standard medical equipment. This hospital will focus on advanced treatments for cardiovascular and neurological care conditions, further enhancing the quality of healthcare services provided in the region. — ASH/KZL