03/07/2025
The National Hospital, Abuja, has signed a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center at Virginia Commonwealth University, United States, to strengthen cancer research and enhance clinical trials in Nigeria.
The Chief Medical Director of the hospital, Prof. Muhammad Mahmud, and the Director of the Centre, Dr. Robert Winn, signed a two-year Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) aimed at establishing a sustainable partnership in oncology, centered on enhancing clinical trial efforts and supporting the education of future researchers.
Dr Robert Winn, stated that the partnership aims to create a globally respected model for equitable and impactful collaboration in cancer research. He proceeded to say “If we
do this right, more Nigerians will live without cancer, and we may set an example of how fewer Africans die from the disease.”
Prof Muhammad Mahmud said the National Hospital has become a leader in oncology within the West African sub-region and the partnership would drive innovation in cancer research and clinical care, broadening the hospital’s capabilities and influence.