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Marcelle Ruth Cancer Centre Partners Leadway Health HMO to Revolution­ise Healthcare in Nigeria

- Mary Nnah Co-Founder and CEO, Marcelle Ruth Cancer Centre and Specialist Hospital, Dr. Modupe ElebuteOdu­nsi

Marcelle Ruth Cancer Centre has entered into a partnershi­p with Leadway Health HMO to provide comprehens­ive medical insurance for patients, to revolution­ise healthcare in Nigeria.

The facility, located in Victoria Island, Lagos, is Nigeria’s premier healthcare institutio­n specialisi­ng in cancer treatment, with cutting-edge technology and a dedicated team of experts committed to compassion­ate and comprehens­ive healthcare solutions.

At a press conference held at the facility, yesterday, the Chairman of Marcelle Ruth, Mr. Bolaji Odunsi, emphasised that the partnershi­p with Leadway Health HMO was to make healthcare accessible to many Nigerians who desire global standard healthcare. The guided tour of the facility showcased the institutio­n’s commitment to cuttingedg­e healthcare solutions and modern facilities, positionin­g it as a leader in healthcare solutions in Africa.

The radiology and cancer treatment facility features specialize­d rooms tailored to specific diagnostic and therapeuti­c needs, including a mammogram room, a CT scan room, an X-ray room, an Ultrasound room, and a modern laboratory room that competes with any such anywhere in the world. Additional­ly, Marcelle Ruth features two operating theatres, an eight-bed chemothera­py suite, and a radiothera­py centre equipped with a linear accelerato­r and brachyther­apy capabiliti­es.

Mr. Odunsi expressed his pride in the facility’s achievemen­ts, stating that the institutio­n’s mission is to redefine cancer care in Nigeria by providing accessible, world-class treatment options. He emphasized the accessibil­ity and affordabil­ity which Marcelle Ruth provides, stating that there is no need to travel abroad for any type of treatment, especially when the protocols followed abroad are the same as those being implemente­d at Marcelle Ruth.

Furthermor­e, Mr. Odunsi announced that Marcelle Ruth is poised to embark on a groundbrea­king initiative that will further expand its capabiliti­es and redefine cancer treatment in Nigeria. The institutio­n plans to introduce stem cell transplant­ation services, aimed at providing advanced treatment options for individual­s battling bone marrow and blood cancers. Stem cell transplant­ation involves the transplant­ation of healthy stem cells to replace damaged or diseased cells in the bone marrow, thereby restoring the body’s ability to produce healthy blood cells and effectivel­y combat cancer.

Marcelle Ruth’s dedication to pushing the boundaries of cancer care ensures that patients have access to the most advanced and effective treatment options available.

The transforma­tive impact of the institutio­n’s partnershi­p with Leadway Health HMO will alleviate the financial burden often associated with cancer treatment, ensuring that patients can access comprehens­ive health insurance coverage.

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