Cancer,Cancer patients,cervical cancer Stories

Cancer patients left in limbo as KNH radiotherapy machine breaks down
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 28, 2025

KNH Acting CEO William Sigilai said the hospital has fast-tracked the procurement of a new machine.

The future of leadership? AI replacing human CEOs
Margaret Wanjiru  |  May 24, 2025

Some of the world’s top tech CEOs are letting their AI doubles handle big moments, like earnings presentations.

Former US President Biden diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer that has spread to bones
Reuters  |  May 19, 2025

Dr Chris George, the medical director of the cancer program for the Northwestern Health Network, said prostate cancer is no longer curable once it spr...

WHO warns of rising premature deaths from chronic diseases in global health wake-up call
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 18, 2025

According to WHO, the rise in premature deaths is being driven by population growth and ageing, with these chronic diseases now accounting for the maj...

9,000 steps a day could help ward off Cancer, Oxford study finds
Amina Wako  |  May 17, 2025

New research from the University of Oxford suggests that walking as few as 9,000 steps a day could significantly lower your risk of developing several...

Scientists discover two new breast cancer genes in African women
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 15, 2025

The findings offer new insight into the genetic risks of the disease in African populations and highlight the need for more inclusive genomic research...

Investment firm sues Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai, accuses him of invading Runda property
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 15, 2025

The company’s director, who had gone to inspect the site, confronted Alai and his group. During the altercation, associates of Alai—allegedly armed wi...

Government urges universities to embed AI in all training programmes
Joseph Ndunda  |  May 15, 2025

Owalo said the use of AI in agriculture has supported precision farming, and in healthcare, it enables early diagnosis and personalised treatment.

Man sues over cancer deaths, seeks ban on toxic chemicals, stronger health protections
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 02, 2025

Cheruiyot also wants the President compelled to appoint a commission of inquiry to investigate the cancer crisis in Kenya and to comprehensively addre...

Religious leaders join health experts in fight against cervical cancer, maternal deaths
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 02, 2025

The leaders urged communities to embrace preventive healthcare services, especially HPV vaccination and cervical cancer screening.

Exclusive: Dr Juzar Hooker sheds light on Parkinson’s disease, the silent neurological disorder with no cure
Amina Wako  |  May 01, 2025

Classic symptoms include tremors at rest, slowness of movement, rigidity, and postural instability. Neurologists use a careful combination of these si...

Duolingo says it’s replacing contractors with AI
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 30, 2025

Von Ahn said the transition is not about replacing full-time employees but about leveraging AI to handle repetitive tasks, thereby allowing human staf...

Mombasa cancer reforms: Tackling 8,500 cases with early detection
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 29, 2025

Currently, cancer ranks as the third leading cause of death in the country, with a significant number of diagnoses being made at advanced stages, limi...

Oesophageal cancer cases rise in Wajir as patients face delayed diagnosis
Amina Wako  |  Apr 27, 2025

Concerningly, many patients endure symptoms for up to six years before receiving a diagnosis, primarily due to poor cancer awareness and limited acces...

Alone in the fight: Nairobi mother shares breast cancer battle after husband walks away
Charity Kilei  |  Apr 26, 2025

Coupled with family pressures and the high cost of follow-ups, many patients drop out of treatment or fail to adhere to therapy.

Learning to live with Parkinson’s disease: A retiree’s new normal
Amina Wako  |  Apr 11, 2025

There is no single test to diagnose it, but experienced neurologists who are specialists in brain and nerve conditions can often identify it based on...

Capivasertib: A breakthrough drug for advanced breast cancer patients
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 11, 2025

In a clinical trial of 708 women, when capivasertib was combined with hormone therapy, it doubled the time before cancer progressed, from 3.6 months t...

Staffing shortage at National Cancer Institute puts strain on treatment services
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 09, 2025

This shortage could cripple the institute's ability to offer timely treatment and support to cancer patients, many of whom depend on its services for...

Health CS Duale: SHA to provide Sh550,000 in annual coverage for cancer patients
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Apr 01, 2025

Duale said reimbursement for intensive care unit and high dependency unit services has been significantly increased, rising from Sh4,480 to Sh28,000 p...

Expert calls for early screening, policy reforms as colon cancer cases rise in Kenya
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 15, 2025

Experts attribute the increasing cases to changing lifestyles, poor dietary habits, and improved diagnostic capabilities that are now identifying case...

Government orders nationwide removal of asbestos, property owners to bear costs
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 11, 2025

The directive, approved by the Cabinet on Tuesday, will require property owners to cover the costs of removal and disposal.

Is your non-stick pot putting your family at risk? Understanding Teflon and safer alternatives
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 01, 2025

While Teflon itself is not inherently toxic, research suggests that at high temperatures, it can release harmful chemicals that may pose health risks,...

Alarm raised over abuse of skin-lightening products in Northeastern
Issa Hussein  |  Feb 27, 2025

Products that were banned due to dangerous chemical ingredients were still applied by young girls who were bleaching their skin in a bid to attract me...

Chebukati battled brain cancer, underwent 2 surgeries before fatal cardiac arrest, family reveals
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 24, 2025

Nyongesa dismissed rumours that had circulated on social media alleging that Chebukati had been clinically dead before his passing.

Single-dose HPV vaccine beneficial for children between 9 and 14 years
Charity Kilei  |  Feb 15, 2025

Since the introduction of the vaccine in 2019, health officials have faced challenges in tracking down girls for the second dose, often leading to inc...

Trapped in isolation: The silent battle of Kenya’s young cancer patients
Charity Kilei  |  Feb 15, 2025

In Kenya, childhood cancer accounts for 80 per cent of young lives, mostly due to late diagnosis and the crushing cost of treatment.

The silent threat: Why Kenyan men avoid prostate cancer screening
Charity Kilei  |  Feb 16, 2025

Prostate cancer is a disease in which abnormal cells grow in the prostate, a small gland in men that helps produce semen. It is one of the most common...

Health organisations decry poor cancer care services, urge government to act
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 06, 2025

Many cancer patients who previously depended on NHIF coverage are now burdened with out-of-pocket expenses.

Man's emotional, financial pain of caring for wife battling cancer, then losing her
Charity Kilei  |  Feb 02, 2025

Cervical cancer claims the lives of nine women in Kenya every day, tightening its grip as a silent but deadly threat.

Kenya battles rising cervical cancer cases as 9 women die daily
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 30, 2025

To tackle the crisis, the Ministry of Health has launched a nationwide vaccination campaign targeting 14-year-old schoolgirls. 

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