Minister Bruijn (VWS) visits the Netherlands Cancer Institute

26-09-2025

Minister Jan Anthonie Bruijn (Health, Welfare and Sport) visited the Netherlands Cancer Institute (NKI) today. He met with staff to discuss innovative cancer treatments and how to keep them accessible for patients in the Netherlands.

Gabe Sonke, medical oncologist at the NKI, explained:

“The NKI has a responsibility to work with the ministry, patients, hospitals, insurers, and partners like the Dutch Cancer Society to keep healthcare accessible and affordable. Where needed, we make proposals for improvements, including on high-cost medicines. At the same time, we research ways to make treatments smarter, less intensive, and more effective for patients.”

The minister also visited the department where patients receive cell therapy developed and produced at the NKI.

“It was good to talk about how we can keep oncological care in the Netherlands accessible and future-proof - not only from the perspective of the Netherlands Cancer Institute, but especially from the perspective and interests of the patient.”

Minister Jan Anthonie Bruijn

Minister Bruijn (VWS) visits the Netherlands Cancer Institute

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