Madbouli Inspects NCI Renovation Works

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli inspected Sunday renovation work at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), which was harmed during a terrorist attack last year.

Repairing the building, which is an affiliate to Cairo University, started immediately after the attack and is due to be completed in June, according to a statement, released by the Cabinet.

[caption id="attachment_108925" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Abdel Ghaffar Briefs Madbouli on Renovation Works[/caption]

Madbouli directed officials to finalize the institute's southern part as soon as possible.

The premier listened to a detailed explanation about the renovation works, which cost EGP 100 million.

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The process is estimated to cost some EGP 100 million while the southern part of the building will cost EGP 320 million to be completed.

[caption id="attachment_108927" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Eng. Mohsen Salah Briefs Premier on NCI Renovation[/caption]

Higher Education Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar said the process includes two phases: repairing the damage and upgrading the building.

Abdel Ghaffar pointed out that the institute increased its bed capacity of the emergency department to 18 beds instead of 12.

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The six-floor building includes 262 beds and six operating theaters.

This is done in line with a timetable set by the Arab Contractors Co., which is in charge of the project, Abdel Ghaffar noted.

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The premier pressed for intensified action to quickly complete the repair and upgrade process.