Ambassador Uyehara Opens Renovated Oncology Department in Clinical Center of Montenegro (2015/5/29)

May 29, 2015

Doctor at Clinical Center Montenegro demonstrates the new equipment for early cancer detection (photo: MNE Gov. Press Bureau)
Doctor at Clinical Center Montenegro demonstrates the new equipment for early cancer detection (photo: MNE Gov. Press Bureau)

On May 29, Ambassador Uyehara joined the Minister of Health, Budimir Segrt, Minister of Science, Sanja Vlahovic, and Director of Clinical Center of Montenegro, Ranko Lazovic, to re-open the renovated Oncology Department and mark a €25,000 cancer equipment donation by U.S. Company Hologic.  Ambassador Uyehara said that the upgrade allows the department to use the most advanced technology available which will aid in the detection and diagnosis of breast cancer and save lives. She commended Hologic for taking an active role in supporting the ongoing development of Montenegro’s health sector and in cherishing a tradition of giving back to the community.