On May 28, the Ministry of Health announced a new agreement between Kenya and the United Kingdom that aims to boost access to specialized cancer treatment in Kenya.
Under the agreement, Kenyan doctors will be trained in various specialized areas, with a major focus on cancer treatment, including screening, early diagnosis, and treatments such as radiotherapy and nuclear medicine.
The partnership will also see the first batch of cancer treatment professionals travel to Christie Hospital and Manchester University in the United Kingdom for training.
According to Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe, cancer is one of the most common causes of mortality in Kenya, with nearly 48,000 new cancer cases reported each year.
This new agreement comes just months after the Kenyan government launched an English Language Training program for Kenyan nurses looking for work in the United Kingdom.
