The National Cancer Center of Korea Welcomes 51 Medical Experts from Côte d\'Ivoire for Specialized Training

On the 22nd of May, the National Cancer Center of Korea announced an initiative to disseminate Korean expertise in cancer management by conducting an exclusive training program for medical practitioners from the National Cancer Center in Côte d'Ivoire.

Spanning six months from May 22 to November 21, 51 professionals from Côte d'Ivoire's National Cancer Center will participate in this immersive training experience, including doctors, public health workers, nurses, technicians, and pharmacists.

The training will encompass 21 distinct fields, including △internal medicine, △surgery, △obstetrics and gynecology, △urology, △anesthesiology and pain medicine, △radiology, △nuclear medicine, △pathology, △laboratory medicine, △innovative technologies, △nursing, △pharmacy, and △the National Cancer Management Project.

Seo Hong-gwan, the Director of the National Cancer Center, stated, “This comprehensive training program aims to effectively impart our adept knowledge and skills in cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment to Côte d'Ivoire's medical professionals. We will endeavor to contribute to the improvement of global healthcare and to strengthen South Korea's position in the field of cancer through the expansion of international exchanges and collaborations.”

Dr. Yeboah Oppong Richard, the representative of the trainees, conveyed their collective ambition to learn from and effectively incorporate the expertise of the Korean National Cancer Center into their own National Cancer Center in Côte d'Ivoire, scheduled for establishment in 2025.

The training program is integral to the ongoing Construction Project of the Côte d'Ivoire National Cancer Center, which is supported by the Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF) of the Export-Import Bank of Korea.