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The government has begun constructing the Livingstone Cancer Diseases Hospital, a project officials say will significantly expand access to specialised cancer care in Zambia.
Health Minister, Alex Katakwe, said in a statement on Sunday that the K422.3 million facility is already under construction and is expected to be completed within 12 months.
He said the state-of-the-art hospital will have a 70-bed capacity and will offer comprehensive cancer services, including advanced diagnostics and specialised treatment.
Katakwe said the development reflects the government’s commitment, under President Hakainde Hichilema, to prioritising cancer prevention and control as part of broader efforts to strengthen the national health system.
“We are investing in the establishment of comprehensive cancer centres that will serve as hubs of excellence, providing advanced diagnostic facilities, specialized treatment options, and a range of supportive services,” he said.
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Tourism Minister, Rodney Sikumba, said the facility is also expected to boost health tourism, attracting patients from neighbouring countries such as Zimbabwe and Botswana. He added that the project would create employment opportunities for the local community.
Livingstone District Commissioner, Eunice Nawa, pledged full support from her office, describing the hospital as more than an infrastructure project, but “a symbol of hope and a renewed commitment to equitable healthcare,” particularly for Southern and Western provinces.
The Livingstone Cancer Diseases Hospital forms part of government plans to decentralise specialised healthcare and improve nationwide access to cancer treatment.
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