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The introduction of chemotherapy services at the facility will bring life-saving treatment closer to patients and improve timely access to cancer care.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NCI-Kenya played a critical role in supporting the realization of this milestone as part of its mandate to coordinate and promote cancer prevention, early detection, treatment, palliative care, research, and partnerships across the country. Through close collaboration with the Ministry of Health, Kilifi County Government, the National Cancer Control Programme, development partners, and healthcare institutions, NCI-K continues to support efforts aimed at decentralizing cancer services and strengthening cancer care infrastructure at the county level.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The launch of the centre aligns with Kenya’s broader objective of expanding access to comprehensive cancer care and reducing disparities in service delivery. It also reflects the growing impact of strategic partnerships in advancing the national cancer control agenda.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking ahead, Kilifi County has outlined plans to further strengthen the facility by establishing comprehensive oncology services, including radiotherapy through the acquisition of a Linear Accelerator (LINAC) and enhanced breast cancer screening through investment in digital mammography technology. These developments will contribute significantly to improving cancer outcomes through timely diagnosis and treatment.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking during the event, leaders acknowledged the importance of collaboration in making the project a reality. NCI-Kenya was recognized as one of the key partners whose technical support, coordination, and commitment contributed to the successful establishment of the Cancer Centre. The commissioning of the Kilifi County Cancer Centre marks a significant milestone in Kenya’s journey towards equitable cancer care. The facility brings hope to patients and families by expanding access to quality cancer services closer to home and reducing the burden of travelling long distances for treatment. NCI-Kenya remains committed to working with national and county governments, healthcare providers, and development partners to strengthen cancer prevention, early detection, treatment, and care services across the country.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003C/p>\n",{"rendered":90,"protected":17},"\u003Cp>The National Cancer Institute of Kenya (NCI-K) joined Kilifi County, development partners, and stakeholders in celebrating a major milestone in Kenya’s cancer control efforts with the official commissioning of the first-ever Cancer Centre at Kilifi County Referral Hospital. The landmark event, hosted by H.E. 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loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https://wp.ncikenya.go.ke/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/734522-768x1024-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-730\" srcset=\"https://wp.ncikenya.go.ke/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/734522-768x1024-1.jpg 768w, https://wp.ncikenya.go.ke/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/734522-225x300.jpg 225w, https://wp.ncikenya.go.ke/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/734522.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" />\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cem>Emily Barsito Presenting on Kenya’s  Efforts on Cancer Prevention, Screening, Early Detection and Access to Care\u003C/em>.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>Strengthening Cancer Prevention through Governance and Policy\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kenya’s response to the growing cancer burden is anchored in the \u003Cstrong>Cancer Prevention and Control Act, 2012\u003C/strong>, which 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closer to patients and their families.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sustainable health financing is equally important. Kenya’s \u003Cstrong>Universal Health Coverage (UHC)\u003C/strong> agenda and the \u003Cstrong>Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF)\u003C/strong> oncology package are intended to reduce the financial burden associated with cancer treatment and protect families from catastrophic health expenditure.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>Using Cancer Data to Guide Action\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reliable data is fundamental to effective cancer prevention and control.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kenya’s \u003Cstrong>National Cancer Registry\u003C/strong> provides critical information to support evidence-based policy, planning, resource allocation, research and evaluation of cancer-control interventions.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without reliable data, countries risk making decisions without a clear understanding of where the burden lies, who is affected and where resources are most needed.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>Lessons for other Low- and Middle-Income Countries\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kenya’s experience offers several lessons that may be relevant to other countries facing similar challenges:\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>1. Good governance is essential.\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>Strong leadership, coordination and accountability provide the backbone for resilient cancer-control systems.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>2. Prevention is the best investment.\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>Countries should prioritise preventing cancers wherever effective prevention interventions are available.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>3. Decentralise cancer care.\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>Bringing services closer to communities can reduce geographical and socioeconomic inequalities in access to care.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>4. Integrate cancer services with primary healthcare.\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>Integration provides a practical pathway for expanding prevention, awareness and screening services.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>5. Invest in sustainable health financing.\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>Cancer care should be accessible to those who need it, not only to those who can afford it.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>6. Build reliable cancer information systems.\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>Cancer data is the lifeblood of effective planning, resource allocation and programme evaluation. Without it, decision-making remains largely blind.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>7. Leverage innovation to advance equity.\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>Technology and innovation should be deliberately deployed to expand access, improve quality and address the needs of underserved populations.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>A shared commitment to cancer control\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kenya’s experience demonstrates that progress in cancer control requires more than investment in treatment alone. 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The team was received by the Director of the Cancer Prevention and Control Directorate, Dr. Nashat Fadhloon Noor.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The engagement focused on strengthening collaboration and advancing cancer diagnosis through specialized laboratory technologies, including flow cytometry, which plays an important role in the diagnosis and management of several cancers, particularly haematological malignancies.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Key areas discussed included:\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>Recognition of flow cytometry as an essential specialized cancer diagnostic service.\u003C/li>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Adoption of panel-based reimbursement rather than individual antibody-based reimbursement.\u003C/li>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Appropriate reimbursement for immunohistochemistry (IHC) panels.\u003C/li>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Development of national technical and quality standards for specialized cancer diagnostics.\u003C/li>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Establishment of coordinated specimen-referral pathways.\u003C/li>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Recognition of qualified reference laboratories to support testing, training and quality assurance.\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The AMPATH delegation included Dr. Teresa Lotodo, Lead Pathologist and Chair, Pathology Department, Moi University & Medical Director, Flow Cytometry Laboratory; Raphael Koima, AFCP Program Manager/Coordinator; Dr. Gilbert Olbara, Lead Clinician and Head of Paediatric Oncology, MTRH; Dr. Ronald Tonui, Director, AMPATH Reference Laboratory; and Nicholas Kigen, Lead Laboratory Scientist, ARL.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The meeting reaffirmed the importance of strategic partnerships, innovation and strengthened diagnostic capacity in improving early and accurate cancer diagnosis and ultimately advancing Kenya’s cancer response.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NCI-K remains committed to building partnerships that strengthen cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care towards a cancer-free nation.\u003C/p>\n",{"rendered":206,"protected":17},"\u003Cp>The National Cancer Institute of Kenya (NCI-K) today hosted a team from the AMPATH Flow Cytometry Program (AFCP) for a meeting with the NCI-K leadership. 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