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Why research in palliative, supportive care should urgently be expanded
By Dr Miriam Mutebi You can’t measure hope in lab results, but you can in the…
How new AORTIC- Africa Journal will redefine cancer research
By Dr Miriam Mutebi When an African doctor finds a clever way to help patients finish…
Why research is key in Africa’s fight against cancer
The fight against cancer in Africa needs a thriving, connected research ecosystem—built by and for Africans—to…
Cancer fight breakthrough as AKUH starts offering advanced nuclear therapy
The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH, N) has started administering Lutetium-177 PSMA therapy, which is…
How The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust using AI to deliver cancer research
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, a world-leading specialist cancer center, has pioneered a partnership with…
Why you should attend AORTIC-Africa side event at ASCO 2025 Conference
By Miriam Mutebi As the world prepares for the annual American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)…
What one million dollars can do for African cancer research
By Miriam Mutebi You know that feeling. When a problem seems too big, too entrenched, and……
Why philanthropy is key in mobilising cash for fighting cancer
By Miriam Mutebi For most people philanthropy is synonymous with some billionaire raising funds through their…
Dedicated breast cancer support group unveiled for survivors
Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) has launched a dedicated Breast Cancer Support Group as a major…
Why all-inclusive oncology clinical trials are key in fighting cancer
By Miriam Mutebi Clinical trials give critical information on how therapeutic interventions such as drugs, therapies,…
How AM Communications is supporting fight against childhood cancer
Gertrude’s Hospital Foundation has received a donation earmarked for the diagnosis and treatment of paediatric cancer…
From the frontline: the breast cancer battle we can’t afford to lose
By Miriam Mutebi, MD, MSc, FACS A friend once jested that I am married to my…
How expanding access to surgery can boost cancer survival in Africa
By Miriam Mutebi, MD, MSc, FACS Cancer deaths remain alarmingly high in Africa, partly due to…
How overcoming fear and breaking the silence on breast cancer can save lives
By Dr Miriam Mutebi, MD, MSc, FACS Breast cancer is a matter of life and death…
How cancer patients are unique
By Dr Miriam Mutebi We now have a new theme for World Cancer day for the…
How AORTIC Africa spearheading advocacy on meaningful change in cancer care
By Miriam Mutebi, MD, MSc, FACS Every cancer journey is personal, shaped by individual circumstances, cultural…
Why women should be empowered to make informed health decisions
By Miriam Mutebi, MD, MSc, FACS We rarely imagine waking up one morning, stepping into the…
The weight of the scalpel: my journey as an African woman oncology surgeon
By Miriam Mutebi, MD, MSc, FACS Every time I hold the scalpel, I feel its weight—not…
Volleyball star Janet Wanja succumbs to gallbladder cancer
Janet Wanja, a former Kenya team volleyball player and team trainer has passed on after a…
How Gertrudes Children’s Hospital is enhancing cancer screening
The Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital is keen on sealing deals with like-minded partners to support efforts aimed…
M-Pesa Foundation slates four breast cancer medical camps
M-Pesa Foundation in partnership with Zuri Health are set to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month by…
Lest we forget ovarian cancer
By Khadija Warfa Established in 2013 by a coalition of leaders from ovarian cancer advocacy groups…
How AstraZeneca’s new initiative will transform cancer care
AstraZeneca has unveiled a ground-breaking initiative that seeks to address critical gaps from diagnosis through to…
Daktari Smart tailors service for 32,400 children cancer survivors
Daktari Smart, a telemedicine programme run by Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital, Gertrude’s Hospital Foundation, and the M-PESA…
Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital rallies efforts for childhood cancer
Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital has called for collective action to fight against childhood cancer, noting that 80%…
Kenya unveils advanced cancer treatment system
In a significant stride towards enhancing healthcare and bolstering export market competitiveness, Kenya has acquired an…
Gertrude’s targets 1,000 children with free cancer treatment in 2024
Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital plans to hold the third edition of its Annual Cancer Walk event on…
Golf tournament fundraises for Gertrude’s Hospital Foundation
Children affected by cancer are set to receive treatment from proceeds of the 31st Gertrude’s Charity…
Why you should regularly do cancer screening
Kenyans are being urged to prioritize cancer screening to reduce mortalities associated with the disease. Health,…
KNH 16-hour surgery saves limb of bone cancer patient
Medics from Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) have successfully carried out yet another highly delicate procedure by…
Ruai Family Hospital gets investment for fighting cancer
Norsad Capital, an impact investor and private creditor provider, has structured a facility to help Ruai…
Study: hepatitis B cause higher cancer risk than cigarettes
Today is the World Hepatitis Day (WHD) with the call to action ‘We’re not waiting’. On…
Gertrude’s Hospital holds 2nd annual walk to raise childhood cancer funds
Thousands of people gathered at Nairobi’s Uhuru Gardens in a display of solidarity and to raise…
Governor Wavinya concerned about rising cancer cases in Machakos
Machakos Governor, Wavinya Ndeti has decried the rising cases of new cancer infections in Machakos County…
Haematologists, oncologists advocate for dedicated cancer research infrastructure and funding
The government should dedicate at least Kshs 12 billion (0.1% of Kenya’s GDP) annually to finance…
Multi-disciplinary and multi-sectoral approaches to cancer care to improve patient outcomes
Kenya is banking on a multi-disciplinary approach to cancer treatment and management to offer patients the…