Zanzibar’s Health ministry signs cancer care agreement with Aga Khan Institution

The Zanzibar Minister of Health, Nassor Ahmed Mazrui (centre), speaking at the signing ceremony of a memorandum of understanding with the Aga Khan institution to combat cancer diseases on the island of Zanzibar.

What you need to know:

  • The ministry is prioritising the training of healthcare providers to improve cancer management, a growing health challenge in the region. Mr Mazrui also highlighted the need for a specialised cancer hospital to meet increasing demand for comprehensive treatment and care.