Kenya's Cancer Care Africa: Innovating Cancer Treatment
A new initiative called Cancer Care Africa has been launched in Kenya to improve cancer care across the country. This program aims to address significant gaps in cancer diagnosis and treatment, focusing on lung, breast, and prostate cancers. It is part of a global effort led by AstraZeneca called Accelerating Change Together (ACT) for Cancer Care A patient lies on a PET/ CT scanner for cancer screening at the Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital. Image The initiative was introduced by AstraZeneca in collaboration with Kenya's Ministry of Health, the National Cancer Institute, the Kenya Society of Haematology and Oncology, Axios, and other partners. Its goal is to enhance access to cancer care services, from early detection through treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes and reduce the burden on healthcare systems. Dave Fredrickson, Executive Vice-President of AstraZeneca's Oncology Business Unit, emphasized the importance...