By Dr Miriam Mutebi When an African doctor finds a clever way to help patients finish…
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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…
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,…
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…
Lessons on how to reduce breast cancer mortalities
By Miriam Mutebi, MD, MSc, FACS We need a new mindset if we are to effectively…
Why increasing breast cancer research funding would save lives
By Miriam Mutebi, MD, MSc, FACS Eight in 10 women diagnosed with breast cancer in Kenya…
Hundreds gather in Kisumu to deliberate on ways of fighting cancer
About 44,000 new cancer cases are confirmed in Kenya every year with the figure likely to…
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…
Kenya unveils innovative lung cancer therapy treatment
AstraZeneca, in partnership with the Ministry of Health, Kenya Society of Haematology (KESHO), Axios, the National…
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…