This archive report was first published on 5 July 2019.
Gladys Wanga Reveals She Has Been Battling Cancer for Five Years ¶
On July 5, 2019, Gladys Wanga, a female representative from Homa Bay County, revealed that she has been battling cancer for five years. She made the announcement during a meeting with the Health Committee in Parliament.
Wanga, who was diagnosed with cancer five years ago, said that one of the challenges of the disease is that it can be difficult to detect, especially in its early stages. She noted that some people may not show any symptoms until the disease has progressed.
"When the disease is in its early stages, it can be challenging to detect because it may not show any symptoms," Wanga said. "In some cases, the disease may be misdiagnosed or not diagnosed at all."
Wanga urged the Health Committee to pass a bill that would make cancer screening a mandatory service in all health facilities. She argued that this would help to detect cancer early and prevent it from spreading.
"If we can detect cancer early, we can prevent it from spreading and improve the chances of survival," Wanga said. "I urge the Health Committee to pass this bill and make cancer screening a mandatory service in all health facilities."
Wanga's announcement has sparked a lot of interest and debate on social media, with many people expressing their support for her and urging the government to take action to address the issue of cancer in Kenya.
