The fight against breast cancer is gaining momentum in Western Kenya Region as the National Cancer Institute of Kenya (NCI-K) intensifies its nationwide campaign on breast cancer awareness and screening as we commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October). The spotlight now shines on the Western Region Chapter, an initiative that unites public and private partners to deliver free cancer awareness, education, and screening services directly to the people.
With breast cancer remaining one of Kenya’s leading causes of cancer-related deaths, early detection has proven to be the most effective weapon in saving lives. Cognizant of this fact, NCI-K has coordinated a strong coalition to lead the campaign in the region.
NCI-K has teamed up with the Busia County Government, Global Health Innovations, and GoodHope Hospitals and Clinic. With this kind of teamwork, we are ensuring that breast cancer awareness, education, and screening reach women where they live and work.
One of the major concerns in the region is stigma and myths about cancer; to address this, the institute, through our childhood cancers champion, Mercy Osoro, is dispelling these myths, misconceptions, and stigma by sharing her experiences. Mercy is a 20-year-old cancer survivor working at the Directorate of Cancer Prevention and Control.
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