French oncologists to help Kazakh colleagues

The document is aimed at further development of cancer service in Astana by introducing the world's best standards of diagnostics and treatment, upgrading qualifications of Astana specialists and more.
Based on the memorandum, Kazakhstani specialists will cooperate with French oncologists in terms of introduction of innovative technologies in oncology and palliative care. Better screening programs are to be offered to promote early detection of cancer. Joint training programs will be introduced for Kazakhstani oncologists together with our French partners.
Within the framework of the memorandum, Kazakhstani and French specialists plan to hold joint seminars, masterclasses and consultations.
"The number of cancer patients and people diagnosed with cancer is growing rapidly. That is why the Head of State Nursultan Nazarbayev pays utmost attention to this problem," Mayor of Astana city Imangali Tasmagambetov said at the signing ceremony in Astana.