General Coordinator of Hospital for Free Treatment of Children's Cancer in Sudan (7979) Ahmed el Sheikh lauded the major role of Egypt's 57357 cancer hospital in supporting the Sudanese hospital and offering technical and medical aid.

In press statements Tuesday, Sheikh pointed out to a visit by of a number of 57357 hospital experts to Sudan next week to stand on the work flow in the second stage of 7979 hospital.

The second stage of the hospital will be implemented within 18 months and will cost $18 million, he said.

Sheikh also said that the hospital is a first in Sudan to help treat children suffering from cancer for free. 

He said that cancer among children has increased in Sudan.

Source: MENA