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About National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment

The National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT) was established by the Federal Government to provide National leadership in Cancer Research, Treatment and Control in Nigeria. The NICRAT Establishment Act 2017 also empowers the Institute to guide scientific improvement to cancer prevention, treatment and care; and to among others, coordinate and liaise with the wide range of groups and health care providers with interest in cancer. OUR MISSION To be a leading institute with focus on eliminating Cancer, through regulations and policies that ensure high quality research, evidence-based treatment, prevention and control strategies driven by highly competent personnel. OUR VISION A leading organization in Cancer Research, Treatment, Prevention and Control in Nigeria and Africa. Objectives of the Institute The strategic focus of the Institute as enshrined in the Act are as follows; Policy Advisory in Cancer Prevention, Treatment and Control Regulating and Enhancing Access to Cancer Care in Nigeria Research and Development in Cancer Prevention and Control Resource Mobilization for Cancer Prevention and Control Establishing and Maintaining a Cancer Registry Public Education and Awareness Creation in Cancer Capacity Development in Cancer Prevention and Control.