Windhoek's new Namibian Oncology Centre, equipped with the country's first Elekta digital linear accelerator, has significantly improved treatment options for cancer patients. The centre, built and equipped with funding from Spitz Healthcare Investments, also features chemotherapy, a laboratory, pharmacy and in-patient facilities. The centre's radiation therapy department began treating patients in July 2015, and its oncology pharmacy, chemotherapy unit and sub-acute ward have been operational since November.
The Centre's Elekta Synergy Platform digital linear accelerator enables a wide range of treatment options addressing a large variety of cancers. Anthea van Wyk, Unit Manager at The Namibian Oncology Centre, said, "The equipment we have at the Centre assists our staff in delivering a high standard of care with accuracy and reliability. The Elekta Monaco treatment planning system can handle complex plans and exquisite dose distribution is available in one rotation with the high dose modulation capabilities.
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