NICRAT Overview
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.
The Institute Shall
- Provide national leadership in cancer research, treatment and control.
- Guide scientific improvement to cancer prevention, treatment and cure.
- Coordinate and liaise within the wide range of groups and health care providers with interest in cancer.
- Make recommendations to the government about cancer policies and priorities.
- Oversee a dedicated budget for research into cancer.
- Assist with the implementation of Government policies and programmes in cancer control.
- Provide financial assistance, out of money appropriated by the National Assembly for research and treatment and for the implementation of policies and programs mentioned in (F) of this subsection.
- The Institute may carry out such other activities as are necessary or expedient for the full performance of any of the functions of the Institute under this Act.