Radiotherapy Development Plan in Arequipa

Radiotherapy services in the public sector in Arequipa face limited capacity due to difficulties in pooling resources, insufficient biomedical equipment and shortages of specialised radiotherapy personnel, resulting in long waiting times and delays in treatment for cancer patients.

There are significant gaps in the training of healthcare professionals, particularly medical physicists and medical technologists.

Enhance the capacity of the radiotherapy services in Arequipa, with benefits extending to the Southern Macro Region.

Work with public and private-sector radiotherapy professionals to prepare a development plan,, and perform a costing and budgeting exercise, to integrate these documents into the Multiannual Investment Schedule, and support the preparation of technical cooperation projects with the Peruvian Institute of Nuclear Energy (IPEN) and the International Atomic Energy Agency.
Conduct capacity development activities including scientific visits and training courses according to the identified needs of the city.
Identify and select quality indicators and standards to improve the practice of Radiotherapy services in the region.