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Cancer Treatment Goes Virtual Amid COVID-19 Lockdown

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Nyakundi Report

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This archive report was first published on 27 April 2020.

On April 27, 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic had already taken a toll on global healthcare systems, with many countries imposing travel restrictions to curb its spread.

For Kenyans who had planned to seek medical treatment outside the country, these restrictions posed a significant challenge.

A Thika hospital, however, found a creative solution to this problem by introducing virtual cancer treatment.

Watch the video below to learn more about this innovative approach.

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