This archive report was first published on 31 October 2019.
On October 31, 2019, Kenyan politician Karen Nyamu called for cancer to be declared a national disaster, emphasizing the need for enhanced support and resources to combat the disease.
According to Nyamu, declaring cancer a national disaster would facilitate the mobilization of necessary funds and expertise to address the growing cancer burden in Kenya.
She emphasized the importance of collective action in addressing the cancer epidemic, urging the government and other stakeholders to take immediate action to mitigate its effects.
