AQW 20057/17-22 Written question to the Minister of Health

To ask the Minister of Health, pursuant to AQW 17472/17-22, for his assessment of the urgency of rolling out these centres.

Asked by Stewart Dickson MLA on 8 June 2021

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Tabled
8 June 2021
Answer due by
23 June 2021
Answered
29 June 202121 days after tabling
Department
Department of Health
Priority question
No

Answer

In line with the recommendations in the Cancer Recovery Plan, the Department and HSCB will bring forward proposals for the development of one or more Rapid Diagnostic Centres by March 2022. These centres will require significant additional investment in staff and infrastructure.

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