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SUMMARY:World Cancer Day
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nWorld Cancer Day: \nUnited by Unique – The Kenyan Perspective \nDate: 5th February 2025Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (EAT) \nModerator \nDr. Gladwell KiarieMedical Oncologist\, The Nairobi Hospital \nSpeakers \nHon. Dr. Ouma OlugaPrincipal Secretary for the State Department for Medical Services\,Ministry of Health\, Kenya \nHon. Dr. James NyikalChairperson of the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Health\, Kenya \nDr. Mercy MwangangiChief Executive Officer\, Social Health Authority \nDr. Elias MellyChief Executive Officer\, National Cancer Institute\, Kenya \nDr. Ahmed OgwellPublic Health Expert\, CEO & President\, VillageReach \nPrisca GithukaVice-Chairperson & Advocacy Chair\,Kenyan Network of Cancer Organizations (KENCO) and Chairlady\,Cancer Survivors Association of Kenya \nHighlights\nThis session brought together clinical\, policy and advocacy voices to reflect on the current state of cancer care in Kenya\, with a focus on how systems\, leadership and lived experience intersect to shape outcomes. \nA central theme was the need to move beyond fragmented approaches towards coordinated\, patient-centered cancer control\, grounded in national priorities and responsive to the realities of care delivery. The discussion highlighted that improving outcomes requires not only clinical excellence\, but also alignment across policy\, financing and implementation. \nSpeakers emphasized the importance of strengthening health systems to support prevention\, early detection and access to treatment\, while addressing structural barriers that continue to limit equitable care. The role of national institutions\, policy frameworks and cross-sector collaboration emerged as critical in driving sustainable progress. \nPatient voice and lived experience were also highlighted as essential to shaping responsive and inclusive cancer care strategies\, ensuring that interventions reflect the needs and realities of those most affected. \nAcross the discussion\, a consistent message emerged: meaningful progress in cancer control will depend on alignment between policy\, practice and people. \nKey Takeaways \n\nEffective cancer control requires alignment across clinical care\, policy and implementation.\nStrengthening health systems is essential to improving access\, equity and outcomes.\nPrevention and early detection remain critical entry points for reducing burden.\nPatient voice and lived experience are key to responsive\, person-centered care.\nSustainable progress depends on multi-sector collaboration and leadership.\n\nWatch the full session here: \n    	\n        Watch Video
URL:https://kesho-kenya.org/event/world-cancer-day/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)\, Kenya
CATEGORIES:CME 2026,Continuing Medical Education (CME)
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