Cancer Stories
Even moderate exposure—within the 70th to 90th percentile—was linked to a 16 per cent increased risk of death, signaling that this is not just a conce...
According to the National Cancer Institute of Kenya, more than 45,000 people are diagnosed with cancer each year, and at least 24,000 die from the dis...
Among women, cancer was the top killer, claiming 4,498 lives in 2024, up from 3,940 in 2023.
Across Africa, cancer medications have been found to be substandard or counterfeit. That means people are being given medicine that may not work, or t...
Cancer Investments Limited, through its director Mukhtar Ahmed Parkar, accused Robert Alai of invading and taking possession of the property on March...
Garissa Governor Nathif Jama demanded urgent investigations to identify and hold accountable those behind the toxic activity.
Each year, around 6,799 women in Kenya are diagnosed with breast cancer, making it the most common cancer among women in the country and accounting fo...
Although still under review, initial research shows promising results, and the institute plans to begin clinical trials, allowing patients to access t...
Her battle began in 2015 when she was diagnosed with Stage 3B breast cancer. At the time, she was a working mother and wife, trying to balance her car...
Mary Mwangi has transformed profound pain into purpose, offering hope to women facing cancer, stigma, and loss, while restoring dignity and rebuilding...
The study, conducted by researchers at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, also found that patients who engaged in regular moderate physical activity, s...
The agreement, formalised through an MoU, is part of the government’s broader efforts to strengthen financial protection for cancer patients in line w...
KNH Acting CEO William Sigilai said the hospital has fast-tracked the procurement of a new machine.
Some of the world’s top tech CEOs are letting their AI doubles handle big moments, like earnings presentations.
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...
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...
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...
The findings offer new insight into the genetic risks of the disease in African populations and highlight the need for more inclusive genomic research...
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...
Owalo said the use of AI in agriculture has supported precision farming, and in healthcare, it enables early diagnosis and personalised treatment.
Cheruiyot also wants the President compelled to appoint a commission of inquiry to investigate the cancer crisis in Kenya and to comprehensively addre...
The leaders urged communities to embrace preventive healthcare services, especially HPV vaccination and cervical cancer screening.
Classic symptoms include tremors at rest, slowness of movement, rigidity, and postural instability. Neurologists use a careful combination of these si...
Von Ahn said the transition is not about replacing full-time employees but about leveraging AI to handle repetitive tasks, thereby allowing human staf...
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...
Concerningly, many patients endure symptoms for up to six years before receiving a diagnosis, primarily due to poor cancer awareness and limited acces...
Coupled with family pressures and the high cost of follow-ups, many patients drop out of treatment or fail to adhere to therapy.
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...
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...
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...
