As debate ranges around the feasible application of NHI on a national scale, seemingly ad infinitum, the escalating cancer crisis in South Africa underscores the need for immediate action on the ground. Recent reports shed light on the distressing reality that individuals diagnosed with cancer, dependent on an overburdened public health system, often face extended waiting periods or impossible distances that prevent them from accessing life-saving treatment. 10 Sep 2024 Read more Icon Oncology, the leading provider of oncology services in South Africa, proudly announces the grand opening of its cutting-edge, full-service oncology centre located within Johannesburg Surgical Hospital (JSH) in Northcliff, Johannesburg. This state-of-the-art facility is designed to deliver seamlessly integrated oncology services in a modern, patient-centric environment, with convenient access to all supporting services within Johannesburg Surgical Hospital. 24 Jun 2024 Read more The 7th Icon Conference to be held in Johannesburg in early May this year, promises to highlight key issues impacting on the state of oncology services in South Africa. The biannual Icon Conference is the premier gathering for the South African oncology community, providing a vital platform for debating issues that directly influence better access to treatment and better outcomes for patients. 11 Apr 2024 Read more A first installation with Elekta for sub-Saharan Africa in time for World Cancer Month. 6 Feb 2024 Read more Crayon, a specialist paediatric, adolescent, and young adult oncology unit based in the northern suburbs of the Cape Metropole, celebrated its official launch on Thursday, 16 November. The event was attended by members of the oncology community who are dedicated to delivering care to young people living with cancer. 11 Dec 2023 Read more Icon Oncology awards R100k grant to Look Good Feel Better to provide a much-needed lifeline to those in need. 23 Aug 2023 Read more Specialist team unites to fight cancer in young people. 19 Jun 2023 Read more Increased capacity allows for better access to lifesaving treatment. 6 Jun 2023 Read more Icon Oncology, the leading cancer care provider in the country, recently celebrated the installation of a cutting-edge linear accelerator (linac) at its radiation therapy unit in Benoni. This installation brings hope to those living with cancer in the East Rand catchment area who require lifesaving treatment. 22 May 2023 Read more South Africa's foremost provider of private oncology services has launched a grant initiative to provide cancer patients with better access to cancer care. Icon Oncology Holdings today announced the project aimed at funding social development opportunities within the oncology and supporting services sector. 1 Jun 2022 Read more 2022 Icon Oncology Conference to debate the future of oncology. The future of oncology in South Africa will be in the spotlight at the first Icon Oncology Conference since the global Covid pandemic. 31 May 2022 Read more Educating parents to understand warning signs can save lives. 15 Feb 2022 Read more Leading value-based care (VBC) business, Icon Oncology today announced a partnership with Limbus AI™. The agreement will introduce cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) powered software, designed to use in radiation oncology, to Southern Africa. 1 Feb 2022 Read more Varian, a Siemens Healthineers company, has announced an agreement with Icon Oncology, South Africa's leading oncology provider, that will enhance access to cancer care through a value-based cancer treatment hub for the southern Africa region. The strategic partnership includes investment in seven new linear accelerators, including Halcyon® and TrueBeam® radiotherapy systems, and associated software solutions. Varian will also be partnering with Icon Oncology to support skills development and local training of its professional staff and provide maintenance support for Varian machines. 17 Dec 2021 Read more New state-of-the-art machine means more patients can access cancer treatment 2 Dec 2021 Read more Cape Town, 24 March 2021: Leading value-based care (VBC) business, Icon Oncology and Mediclinic Southern Africa, today announced a first in South Africa partnership that aims to deliver seamless one-stop oncology services at a new flagship treatment facility based at Mediclinic Constantiaberg in Cape Town. 24 Mar 2021 Read more There is renewed hope for cancer patients in the Eastern Cape who need treatment for difficult to reach tumours, with the installation of a new state-of-the-art machine at the Icon Oncology radiation therapy unit based in Port Elizabeth. 17 Nov 2020 Read more Cape Town, 12 November 2020: Leading value-based care (VBC) business, Icon Oncology South Africa is pioneering transformation in the local healthcare sector and driving adoption of value-based-care to deliver better patient outcomes. 12 Nov 2020 Read more Leading value-based cancer care provider, Icon Oncology is growing its treatment capacity through continued infrastructure upgrades and investment in 2020. The latest addition to its stable of 28 radiotherapy units includes two new WOmed orthovoltage superficial x-ray machines which were recently commissioned at two of the company's units in Gauteng. 4 Nov 2020 Read more |
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