Topic: Cancer
'KEBS public alert' linking NMG, Standard Group dailies ink to cancer is fake
Feb 06, 2024 at 03:30 PM
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has issued a strong statement dismissing a viral notice claiming that newspaper ink is linked to cancer as "FAKE" and urging the public to disr...
Will SHIF adequately cover cancer treatment costs? experts cast doubt
Feb 01, 2024 at 10:23 PM
The new Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), touted as a revolutionary healthcare solution for Kenyans, faces a crucial question: will it fully cover the treatment costs for cancer...
Kenyatta Hospital successfully salvages limb in pioneering cancer surgery
Sep 21, 2023 at 07:20 PM
Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) achieved a groundbreaking medical feat as a team of highly skilled specialists conducted a 16-hour surgical procedure to salvage the limb of a 20-y...
Engage cancer patients more to enrich research and treatment - Advocates
May 25, 2023 at 03:33 PM
Cancer patient advocacy groups have called for patients to be involved more to help shape approaches to research and treatment of cancer in Kenya....
Gertrude’s cancer walk aims to raise Sh15 million for cancer diagnosis, treatment
Feb 23, 2023 at 10:56 AM
The cancer walk slated for May 21, 2023 seeks to assist children coming from low-income areas to get access to cancer care as part of Kenya's drive to reduce childhood cancer morta...
Six KNH employees charged in city court with stealing Sh9 million cancer drugs
May 25, 2022 at 12:49 PM
Six employees of Kenyatta National Hospital have been arraigned in a Nairobi court where they were charged with stealing cancer drugs from the hospital....
Dr Joe Muriuki, first Kenyan to go public about HIV status, dies from cancer
Feb 15, 2022 at 11:37 AM
The first Kenyan to go public about his HIV status, Dr Joe Muriuki has died....
Uhuru unveils new Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital Regional Cancer Treatment Centre
Feb 08, 2022 at 05:38 PM
President Uhuru Kenyatta has unveiled the new Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital Regional Cancer Treatment Centre....
Kenya cancer fight receives major Sh250 million equipment boost from US agency
Dec 20, 2021 at 12:26 PM
Kenya's health sector has received a major boost in its fight against cancer after receiving two medical electron linear accelerators from America's International Atomic Energy Age...
Ex-South African President and Nobel laureate FW de Klerk dies at 85
Nov 11, 2021 at 03:58 PM
Former President for South Africa Frederik Willem de Klerk has died aged 85....
Family of ex-Mt Elgon MP John Serut appeals for aid to offset Sh20 million medical bill
Oct 14, 2021 at 01:31 PM
The family of former Mount Elgon Member of Parliament, John Serut, is appealing for financial help to raise funds to settle his growing medical bill....
Renowned fine artist Mkenya Daima Mkenya, succumbs to Ewing Sarcoma
Aug 30, 2021 at 08:58 AM
Renowned artist Mkenya Daima Mkenya has died....
Advertising guru Eric Ndavi dies after courageous battle with cancer
Jul 22, 2021 at 09:34 AM
The CEO/Creative Director, Muema Communications Limited Eric Ndavi has died....
As a cancer advocate, Benda Kithaka inspires women to find their life purpose
Apr 21, 2021 at 06:58 PM
She is a health advocate with a passion for cervical cancer elimination who goes the extra mile to address the stigma linked to the ailment that affects thousands in Kenya....
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