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Other partners include the
Through the initiative, they hope to address critical gaps in cancer care across the country, from diagnosis to treatment.
Cancer has become a major public health concern in
The latest figures from the
Despite recent increases in resources invested in cancer, several critical barriers still hinder progress, including a lack of disease awareness, limited diagnostic capabilities, an absence of structured screening programmes, and challenges in accessing treatment.
"The launch of the Cancer Care Africa programme in
"This collaborative initiative has the potential to significantly improve access to diagnosis, treatment, and care, ultimately saving lives and improving the well-being of Kenyans impacted by this disease, as well as their families and communities," she added.
Cancer Care Africa has already donated ultrasound biopsy machines to seven hospitals across the country to enhance early prostate cancer diagnosis, as well as donating the country's first biomarker testing machine for epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations to
However, it plans to support 100 oncology centers and provide training for more than 10,000 healthcare professionals to improve the quality of care delivered to patients across the continent.
Others are enhancing screening and diagnostics, empowering patients, among others.
"With an increasing number of patients being diagnosed with cancer in
"The Cancer Care Africa programme will support early detection, increase timely diagnosis, and improve access to treatment options for patients across
Launched in
Others are implementing health awareness and education programs to empower patients, as well as training physicians and healthcare workers, building their capacities, and striving to enable access to cancer medicines.
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