Boosting cancer care in Albania

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“Islamic Relief’s support is greatly helping the Lushnja hospital and all patients in need,” says Dr Zui, a medical doctor in Albania, a country with poor access to adequate and affordable healthcare. This year Islamic Relief equipped Lushinja General Hospital to improve care for up to 200,000 people. The hospital received 20 sets of oxygen apparatus, three defibrillators and the first stationary mammogram machine in the city. We also provided awareness-raising sessions around cancer prevention and control. As a result, cancer awareness has increased and breast cancer is being diagnosed earlier, giving patients a better chance of survival and a wider range of treatment options.