This archive report was first published on 12 August 2019.
Dr. Wanda Dulcie's passion for healthcare began at a young age, growing up in Section 58, Nakuru. She was always drawn to the medical field, and her principal at her primary school even made her oversee the school's First Aid Club.
After completing her higher diploma in Counseling Psychology, Dr. Wanda pursued her Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery at Egerton University, graduating in 2014. She then interned at Litein Mission Hospital and was later posted to Nakuru PGH Annex Hospital.
In 2018, Dr. Wanda successfully applied for a transfer to the newly opened Oncology Centre at Nakuru Level 5 Hospital. She was drawn to the centre's mission to provide comprehensive cancer care, and she was determined to make a difference in the lives of her patients.
At the Oncology Centre, Dr. Wanda encountered a wide range of patients, each with their own unique story and challenges. She recalls the case of a 28-year-old university student who had been diagnosed with malignant melanoma 10 years earlier. Despite being declared cancer-free, the patient's cancer had returned, and she passed away months later.
Dr. Wanda emphasizes the importance of regular check-ups, even after being declared cancer-free. She notes that secondary cancer can strike at any time, and early detection is crucial for survival.
One patient who has made a lasting impression on Dr. Wanda is Jocye Ibrahim, a 22-year-old former street boy who was diagnosed with cancer in October 2018. Dr. Wanda worked tirelessly to ensure that Jocye received the treatment he needed, and he has since made a remarkable recovery.
Today, Jocye works as a clerical officer at the Oncology Centre, where he oversees data entry and NHIF scans for chemotherapy approvals. He also shares his story with patients, serving as a powerful motivator and source of inspiration.
Dr. Wanda's dedication to cancer care has earned her recognition as the Overall Best Performing Health Worker of the Year in Nakuru County. She was awarded a trophy, certificate, promotion, and a two-week trip to South Korea to learn about hospital management at a leading university.
Dr. Wanda is now pursuing a Master's in Radiation Oncology, a move she believes will enable her to offer even higher quality cancer treatment at the Nakuru Level 5 Hospital. Her goal is to establish a Radiotherapy Centre at the hospital, providing patients with access to comprehensive cancer care.
