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State funding of the institutes of the National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine allows providing medical services free of charge - Filatov Institute director 17 min read
In an exclusive interview with the Interfax-Ukraine agency, Natalia Pasechnikova, the director of the Filatov Institute of Eye Diseases and Tissue Therapy of the National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine, which celebrated its 85th anniversary on April 4, spoke about the scientific discoveries and unique methods of treatment developed by the specialists of the institute, about the possibilities of technology transfer in ophthalmology and the prospects for attracting foreign patients.
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Young Katlego unsung hero after beating eye cancer GCIS-Vukuzenzele > By GCIS-Vukuzenzele - 02 March 2021 - 07:45 Against all odds little Katlego Mokgoko beat eye cancer thanks to the assistance of the Department of Health. Image: VUKUZENZELE
Katlego Mokgoko from GaRankuwa, north of Pretoria, is an unsung hero. Diagnosed with retinoblastoma (eye cancer) at the age of three in 2015, Katlego conquered the disease after undergoing aggressive chemotherapy and an operation at Steve Biko Academic Hospital.
Her mother, Tamara Mokgoko, says the journey was extremely difficult for the family. “We discovered there was something different about Katlego’s right eye after taking photographs using the camera’s flash. In the photos, her eye was shiny. We Googled ‘shiny eyes in children’ and discovered that, indeed, something was not right.”
Dr Jitendra lauds Bhabha Atomic Centre for developing Eye Cancer therapy
Dr Jitendra lauds Bhabha Atomic Centre for developing Eye Cancer therapy
Excelsior Correspondent
NEW DELHI, Dec 29 : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh has lauded the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) Mumbai for developing Eye Cancer therapy in the form of the first indigenous Ruthenium 106 Plaque for treatment of Ocular Tumours. The handling of plaque is very convenient for the Surgeon and it has been acknowledged to be at par with the international standards.