National Cancer Institute of Ukraine

The National Cancer Institute of Ukraine (Ukrainian: Національний інститут раку, often abbreviated НІР) is a national-level oncology institution based in Kyiv, Ukraine. It positions itself as the country’s comprehensive center that integrates clinical cancer care, scientific research, and medical education under one institution, with an explicit focus on improving access to modern, high‑quality oncology services for patients in Ukraine.
In its official mission statement, the Institute defines its core purpose as ensuring that every patient with cancer can receive quality, modern, and comprehensive medical care in Ukraine. It emphasizes that its work combines three pillars:

• Treatment (modern diagnostics and therapy),

• Science (research development),

• Education (training and continuous professional development of medical staff in oncology).