A delegation from Roche, a multinational healthcare company, on Wednesday 14th August 2024 visited Sierra Leone’s First Lady Fatima Bio to present their proposal for establishing a comprehensive breast cancer center.

The focal point of the discussion was the roadmap for creating the Breast Cancer Centre within the state-of-the-art 600-bed hospital at 34 Military Hospital in Freetown. This vital project is spearheaded under the leadership of Sierra Leone’s First Lady Dr. Fatima Maada Bio.

In her response, First Lady Fatima Bio warmly welcomed the Roche delegation, emphasizing her unwavering commitment to healthcare development in the country. “This represents a significant opportunity,” she stated.

“My goal is to ensure that our citizens no longer need to seek cancer treatment abroad, particularly those who face financial constraints.” She also highlighted the Office of the First Lady’s support in training 42 nurses and doctors, bolstering the nation’s healthcare capacity.

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Roche, renowned for its contributions to oncology, specializes in the development and manufacturing of prescription drugs and diagnostic tools. Their innovative treatments have made a substantial impact in the fight against cancer worldwide.

The meeting was also attended by the Deputy Minister 2 of Health, Dr. Jalikatu Mustapha.