TİKA and UNFPA Support Cancer Screening Center in Georgia

As part of a collaborative project between Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), medical equipment was provided to the Georgian National Cancer Screening Center.

Through this initiative, four gynecological examination chairs and a hysteroscopy device, designed for accessibility by individuals with disabilities, were delivered to the center. The chairs aim to enhance access to healthcare services, particularly for women with disabilities, improving both patient comfort and the efficiency of healthcare professionals. Meanwhile, the hysteroscopy device will contribute to the quality of gynecological healthcare by providing a modern solution for diagnosing and treating intrauterine conditions.

The newly delivered equipment has been deployed across the Didube, Saburtalo, Gldani, and Varketili branches of the Cancer Screening Center in Tbilisi.

Distinguished Guests Attend the Ceremony

Melike Yılmaz Özkiper, Undersecretary of the Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye in Tbilisi; Zeynep Bayrak, TİKA’s Coordinator in Tbilisi; Zurab Chikviladze, Chairman of the Health and Social Problems Commission of the Tbilisi City Council; and Mariam A. Khan, UNFPA Representative in Türkiye, attended the equipment delivery ceremony.

Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Chikviladze, Chairman of the Health and Social Issues Committee of the Tbilisi City Council, stated: “This equipment provided by TİKA will enable us to deliver more comprehensive and higher-quality healthcare services, particularly for our patients with special needs. Early diagnosis is the cornerstone of a healthy life, and we believe our screening services will improve even further thanks to this valuable support.”

Ms. Khan, UNFPA Representative in Türkiye, stated that improving women’s health will have a long-term positive impact on society as a whole. Melike Yılmaz Özkiper, Undersecretary of the Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye in Tbilisi, emphasized that Türkiye’s cooperation with Georgia in the field of healthcare will continue to grow.

Contribution to Cancer Awareness

Additionally, brochures and specially designed cloth bags aimed at raising cancer awareness were distributed to the people of Tbilisi. This project not only helps educate the public about the fight against cancer and the importance of early diagnosis but also strengthens women’s healthcare in Georgia. Furthermore, it reinforces the longstanding friendship and cooperation between Türkiye and Georgia in the field of health.