Kenya on a sprint to medical tourism, PCS Mudavadi reveals as he opens cancer summit
Health Cabinet Secretary Adan Duale and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi visited the Kenyan Network of Cancer Organizations (KENCO) booth – highlighting the critical role of civil society in Kenya’s cancer response
Kenya’s finance minister sets aside Ksh138.1 billion in budget to address turbulence in health sector
Out of the proposed allocation, Ksh6.2 billion was proposed for Universal Health Coverage Coordination and Management, while Ksh13.1 billion went to the Primary Healthcare Fund, and Ksh430 million to provide medical cover for the orphans, elderly and severely disabled persons.
Experts scramble for answers in wake of rapid rise in cancer incidence in younger people
The cancer trend has also caught the attention of health organisations worldwide, including the World Health Organization, which in February predicted a 77 per cent rise in new cancer cases – from 20 million cases in 2022 to over 35 million cases by 2050.
