Alder Hey recently welcomed a senior delegation from Peru as part of a visit focused on strengthening international collaboration and improving outcomes for children and young people with cancer.
The delegation included leaders from Peru’s National Cancer Institute, the Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Neoplásicas (INEN), as well as representatives from the British Embassy in Lima. Their visit provided an opportunity to share expertise, explore Alder Hey’s facilities, and identify areas where both organisations can work together in the future.
During the visit, delegates met with Alder Hey’s executive team before taking part in a series of guided tours across the hospital including a tour of Alder Hey’s hospital infrastructure and design, a visit to Alder Hey’s Innovation Hub, a deep dive into digital systems, data, and clinical technology and a visit to Alder Hey’a oncology services to explore how care is delivered to children and families.
We were delighted to welcome an international delegation from Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Neoplásicas (INEN), who are currently developing plans to build their own specialised paediatric oncology hospital in Peru. After seeing Alder Hey first-hand, their feedback was truly humbling, recognising that many of the things we do here are exactly what they aspire to achieve.”
Rafael Guerrero Director, Children’s Global Health at Alder Hey
Rafael continued:
“It’s a proud moment for our teams and a reminder of the impact we can have beyond our own walls. We are extremely excited to continue this partnership and support them in creating something truly special.”
INEN plays a critical role in cancer care across Peru, delivering highly specialised services for both adults and children. Each year, around 1,900 children in Peru are diagnosed with cancer, with INEN providing care for a significant proportion of these cases.
The organisation is leading an ambitious programme to expand and improve cancer services, including plans for new paediatric infrastructure, enhanced digital systems, and increased access to specialist care.
Both organisations share a common goal, which is improving outcomes and experiences for children and young people with cancer, while continuing to innovate in how care is delivered.
Visits like this are an important part of Alder Hey’s global health work, helping to build partnerships, share learning, and support innovation beyond the UK.