NACOSTI Visits NCI-K
Today, the National Cancer Institute of Kenya hosted a delegation from the National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI), a state corporation mandated to regulate and assure quality in science, technology, and innovation.
The primary purpose of the visit was to assess NCI-K’s capacity to be registered as a research institution. This is one of NCI-K’s commitments to not only provide top-tier cancer care but also contribute to the advancement of cancer research in Kenya.
Dr. Elias Melly, CEO of NCI-K, warmly welcomed the NACOSTI team, emphasizing the importance of this assessment for the institute’s future endeavors.
The NACOSTI team was led by Prof. Vassey Mwaja, Ph.D., Vice Chairperson of the African Scientific Research and Innovation, and Prof. Mabel Imbuga, former Vice Chancellor of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Situma Stephen, Christine Anakoeng, among other distinguished members.
This visit is an important step in NCI-K’s journey to becoming a recognized research institution, a journey towards full implementation of the Cancer Prevention and Control Act, 2012, paving the way for greater contributions to cancer research and improved patient outcomes.
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