Cancer patients Stories

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...

Mombasa County to provide free cancer screening as tribute to late actress Winnie Bwire
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 16, 2024

The initiative, which aims to promote early detection and treatment, was unveiled during a memorial service for actress Winnie Bwire, popularly known...

Over Sh20bn worth of cancer drugs distributed to Kenyan hospitals in last three years
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 19, 2024

According to the National Cancer Registry System of Kenya (NACARE-KE), the country records 42,116 new cancer cases annually, with 27,092 deaths attrib...

Why counselling is crucial in enhancing uptake of cervical cancer screening
Charity Kilei  |  Aug 13, 2024

Misconceptions about the procedure and tales of discomfort and pain have made many hesitate to seek professional advice.

Kwale cancer patients rely on local healers due to lack of awareness, costly treatment
Mishi Gongo  |  Jun 20, 2024

Some of the patients people opt for traditional methods to cure the condition believing it is a curse or witchcraft.

Cancer patients' care in jeopardy as licensing committee rejects foreign doctors
Barack Oduor  |  Apr 20, 2024

The KMPDC licensing committee has declined to clear four Ethiopian oncologists who have already reported to the hospital to replace the doctors who we...

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