Mr. Chrisantus Wekesa, the National Cancer Institute of Kenya Capacity Building Officer, today, the 7th of May 2025, held a consultative meeting with H.E. Dr. Wilber Ottichilo, Governor of Vihiga County, to deliberate on strengthening cancer prevention and control efforts through devolution. Their discussions focused on establishing a collaborative framework between the National Cancer Institute of Kenya (NCI-K) and the County Government of Vihiga, in line with the National Cancer Control Strategy (2023–2027).
H.E. the Governor expressed his commitment to supporting cancer control initiatives and pledged to champion the development of a structured partnership between NCI-K and Vihiga County. This collaboration will aim to enhance cancer awareness, early detection, timely referral, and access to quality cancer care services at the level.
Later, Mr. Wekesa met with the County Health Management Team, led by Dr. Induswe Benjamin, in a discussion that focused on the five pillars of the National Cancer Control Strategy 2023-2027. The engagement further delved into the various achievements at both the County and National levels, and subsequently the existing gaps in cancer care and the necessary steps in addressing the issues as we gear towards a cancer-free nation.
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