Heider Al-Saeh, head of the National Cancer Control Authority, confirmed the authority is following up on the Administrative Control Authority’s report. He acknowledged its contents. However, he noted the report’s date is March 2025. This date precedes the National Cancer Control Authority’s drug procurement, he said.
Al-Saeh stated in a Facebook post that the report relied on information from the “Muharib” system. He explained the system was in its early stages then. Cancer centers had not yet completed data entry into it.
The authority has administered over 300,850 drug doses in cancer centers nationwide. It has also conducted over 40,000 radiation therapy sessions. More than 7,500 cases underwent atomic scanning. Over 8,030 individuals benefited from the early detection program.
Al-Saeh pointed out a significant decrease in patients seeking treatment abroad. The number now stands at no more than 1,900 patients. This compares to over 10,000 cases in previous years.
The authority has worked for two years to alleviate the burden of the disease. This effort received direct support from the Prime Minister. Al-Saeh affirmed that the future will be better.