Lamu County – 17th September 2025 – The National Cancer Institute of Kenya (NCI-K) held a productive meeting with Lamu County Deputy Governor Dr. Mbarak Bahjaj at King Fahad Hospital. The primary focus of the discussion was to establish a robust collaboration between the County and NCI-K to address the region’s unique challenges in cancer care.
A major point of collaboration is NCI-K’s commitment to supporting the infrastructural development of a new cancer center within Lamu County. This initiative is a direct response to the significant geographical challenges faced by cancer patients in the Lamu islands, who must travel by boat and then by road to access treatment and care in Mombasa. This new center aims to bring essential services closer to the community.
In addition to this long-term project, the NCI-K team, led by Dr. Nashat Fadhloon Noor, Head of the Cancer Prevention and Control Directorate, is also participating in the ongoing Mawlid Celebration. As part of this festival, which commemorates the birth of Prophet Mohammed, NCI-K is providing free cancer screening, education and awareness programs to the community.
The National Cancer Institute of Kenya remains committed to its mission of reaching all marginalized regions to provide cancer education, awareness, and screening services, living to its vision “Towards a Cancer Free Nation” ensuring that no one is left behind in the fight against cancer.
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