Poor referrals blamed for cancer deaths
Cancer experts have blamed [Kenya's] unreliable referral system labelling it as the major cause for the more than 32,000 deaths annually. The oncologists have dismissed the narrative that most cancer cases are presented in hospitals at an already advanced stage, which leaves patients with...
Last update: 2019-06-03
New Cancer Center implemented at the Coast General Hospital in Kenya
The Coast General Hospital now boasts of a new cancer centre, which is fully fledged, well equipped, has trained staff and a bigger area to receive and treat patients.
The Bamburi Cement Cancer Centre, built in conjunction with Bamburi Cement Limited, was launched by the Mombasa government at the...
Last update: 2018-03-27
Kenya: Bamburi Cement Finances Mombasa Cancer Treatment Centre
Bamburi Cement Limited in partnership with Mombasa County has set-up a Sh18 Million cancer treatment centre at the Coast General Hospital, becoming the second fully-fledged public cancer facility in Kenya.
The Bamburi Cement Cancer Centre, a first in Mombasa County, will see cancer patients conveniently...
Last update: 2017-12-14
As Cancer Tears Through Africa, Drug Makers Draw Up a Battle Plan
In an exciting move, Pfizer and Cipla have agreed to charge minimal costs for 16 common chemotherapy drugs in Ethiopia, Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania. Prices are estimated to be just above their manufacturing costs ensuring affordable treatment to tens of thousands. In addition to reduced...
Last update: 2017-12-05
Kenya: How to Increase Access to Cancer Treatment in Kenya
Cancer is the third most common cause of death in Kenya, after infectious diseases and heart conditions and accounts for 7% of all deaths in the country. Due to the lack of a national registry, it's estimated that there are between 22,000 and 41,000 new cancer cases each year.
Patients seeking...
Last update: 2017-12-01
Breast Cancer Study Launched By Roche
The study aims to describe the typical breast cancer patient journey, as well...
Last update: 2017-12-01
As Cancer Tears Through Africa, Drug Makers Draw Up a Battle Plan
In a deal similar to the one that turned the tide against AIDS, manufacturers and charities will make chemotherapy drugs available in six poor countries at steep discounts.
By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr.
Last update: 2017-10-09
Why is throat cancer holding Kenyans by the neck
Kenya is reporting the highest throat cancer cases in the world, a new study has revealed. And medical experts are also baffled by the disease’s highly selective behaviour. The study shows it is affecting younger people only in some parts of Kenya while its distribution is almost equally between...
Last update: 2017-08-07