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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20260407T080000
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SUMMARY:The 9th Kenya International Cancer Conference
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URL:https://kesho-kenya.org/event/2026-kenya-international-cancer-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Webinar Recording Available
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20260312T190000
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SUMMARY:Multiple Myeloma Care in Western Kenya
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Event Title: The Journey of Multiple Myeloma Care in Western Kenya \nAccreditation: CPD Accredited \n\nDate: 12th March 2026\nTime: 7 PM – 8:30 PM EAT\nOrganization: KESHO (Kenya Society of Haematology & Oncology)\n\nModerator:  \n\nDr. Matilda Ongondi: Consultant Physician and Clinical Haemato-Oncologist\, Kenyatta National Hospital.\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n\n\nDr. Teresa Lotodo: Senior Lecturer & Consultant Pathologist (AP/CP)Topic: Modern Diagnostic Paradigms in Multiple Myeloma: From Morphology to Molecular Risk Stratification \nDr. Rohini Radia: Consultant in BMT and HaematologyTopic: Contemporary Management of Multiple Myeloma: Sequencing\, Cellular Therapies and Risk-Adapted Strategies \nDr. Beatrice Melly: Clinical Haematologist\, Moi Teaching and Referral HospitalTopic: Building Sustainable Myeloma Care Pathways: Access\, Infrastructure and Multidisciplinary Integration \nHightlights\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis session examined how multiple myeloma care is evolving within the Kenyan context\, bringing together perspectives on diagnostics\, treatment advances and system-level delivery. \nA central theme was the contrast between rapid global therapeutic progress and the realities of access and infrastructure in low- and middle-income settings. While survival outcomes have improved significantly with the introduction of proteasome inhibitors\, immunomodulatory agents and anti-CD38 therapies\, translating these gains into routine practice remains uneven. \nThe discussion highlighted the importance of accurate and timely diagnosis\, with a shift from morphology-based approaches towards molecular and cytogenetic risk stratification to guide treatment decisions. \nFrom a clinical perspective\, modern management is increasingly risk-adapted\, incorporating quadruplet induction regimens\, autologous stem cell transplantation and maintenance strategies. Emerging therapies\, including CAR-T cells and bispecific antibodies are redefining outcomes in relapsed disease\, though access remains limited in many settings. \nAt a systems level\, the AMPATH multiple myeloma program was presented as a model of how coordinated care can be built through partnerships\, integrating clinical care\, training and research within a learning health system. The approach emphasizes improving access\, strengthening diagnostic and treatment infrastructure\, and embedding multidisciplinary care pathways to support patients across the disease course. \nAcross the session\, a consistent message emerged: advancing myeloma care requires not only better therapies\, but systems capable of delivering them. \nKey Takeaways \n\nMyeloma outcomes are improving with novel and combination therapies.\nAccurate diagnosis and risk stratification are central to management.\nStandard care includes quadruplet induction\, ASCT and maintenance therapy.\nCAR-T and bispecific antibodies are reshaping relapsed disease care.\nSustainable progress depends on access\, infrastructure and integrated care models.
URL:https://kesho-kenya.org/event/multiple-myeloma-care-in-western-kenya/
CATEGORIES:CME 2026,Conferences,Continuing Medical Education (CME)
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SUMMARY:The 8th Kenya International Cancer Conference
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column]    \n    	\n                	Theme: Advancing Cancer Care in Africa in a Rapidly Changing World                \n        \n    \n    [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion active_section=”1″][vc_tta_section title=”Executive Summary” tab_id=”1750171339446-13ebbf68-b6b3″][vc_column_text css=””]8th Kenya International Cancer Conference (KICC) 2024: Executive Summary\nDates & Venue: November 21–23\, 2024 | Grand Royal Swiss Hotel\, Kisumu\, Kenya\nTheme: “Advancing Cancer Care in Africa in a Rapidly Changing World” \nConference Snapshot \nAttendees: 574 delegates from Kenya\, Israel\, Rwanda\, South Africa\, Italy\, Canada\, Tanzania\, USA\, UK\, Germany\, Ethiopia\, Uganda. \nAbstracts: 168 submissions with 124 poster presentations and a total of 128 speakers. \nPreconference Events: \n\nOutreach Screening & Wellness Fair (Nov 19)\nRadiation Oncology Contouring & Planning Workshop (Nov 20)\nFaculty Development Workshop (Nov 20)\nGrant Writing Workshop (Nov 20)\n\nKey Topic Areas \n1. Oncology & Allied Specialties \nUpdates on multidisciplinary teamwork\, oncology nursing\, pharmacy\, and allied health services in comprehensive cancer care. \n2. Reciprocal Innovation \nShowcasing African-born technological and clinical approaches that can be scaled or adapted globally. \n3. Impact of AI & Digital Health \nSpotlight on telemedicine\, data analytics\, and emerging digital platforms transforming early detection and patient tracking. \n4. Improving Access to Cancer Care \nStrategies for reducing financial\, geographic\, and infrastructural barriers—highlighting national policies\, insurance models\, and cross-sector collaboration. \n5. Palliative & Supportive Care\, Survivorship \nApproaches to pain management\, end-of-life care\, psychosocial support\, and patient navigation for survivors and their families. \n6. Community Engagement & Prevention \nGrassroots outreach for cancer screening and education\, emphasizing local leadership in raising awareness and encouraging early interventions. \n7. Cancer Care in Times of Crisis & Climate Change \nResilience planning for cancer services during pandemics\, natural disasters\, and environmental shifts. \nAbstract Summaries \n1. Novel Diagnostics & Genomic Insights \nStudies on molecular profiling\, targeted therapies\, and liquid biopsies to improve personalized care. \n2. Therapeutic Advancements \nResearch on immunotherapies\, hypofractionated radiotherapy\, and innovative drug regimens showing promise in improving survival rates. \n3. Health Systems & Policy \nPresentations on public-private partnerships\, financing models\, and community-based strategies that strengthen cancer prevention and control. \n4. Clinical Trials & Capacity Building \nInsights into collaborative research networks\, training programs for oncology professionals\, and resource-sharing across institutions. \nOutreach & Community Impact \nOn November 19\, KESHO and 23 partner organizations led a free Outreach Screening & Wellness Fair at Mamboleo Junction in Kisumu. This initiative provided critical onsite cancer screenings and health education for residents. \nParticipation & Impact: Local leadership—including the Governor of Kisumu\, CEC Health—joined the event\, amplifying community trust and media attention. \nScreening Highlights: \n\n134 samples collected and tested\n43 positive outcomes requiring further evaluation\n82 negative outcomes\n9 tests repeated or invalid\nOverall\, 125 individuals received confirmed results on the day\n\nCommunity Education: In addition to screenings\, attendees received guidance on prevention measures\, healthy lifestyle habits\, and the importance of timely cancer checkups. \nConclusion \nKICC 2024 demonstrated rising momentum for collaborative\, data-driven\, and patient-centered oncology solutions in Africa. 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URL:https://kesho-kenya.org/event/2024-kenya-international-cancer-conference/
LOCATION:Grand Royal Swiss Hotel Kisumu\, Kenya
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Webinar Recording Available
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SUMMARY:EA Oncology Summit
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URL:https://kesho-kenya.org/event/ea-oncology-summit/
CATEGORIES:CME 2024,Conferences,Continuing Medical Education (CME),Symposia and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20240613T190000
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SUMMARY:Head and Neck Cancer
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]SPEAKER PROFILES:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Dr Njoki Njiraini\nNjoki Njiraini is a Consultant Clinical Oncologist based at the Kenyatta National Hospital. \nShe has been key in instituting multidisciplinary meetings\, problem oriented research in the department\, and streamlining patient care within the oncology clinics in the public and private sector. \nDr Njiraini holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Nairobi\, a Master’s Degree in Radiation Oncology from the University of Cape Town\, is a Fellow of the College of Radiation Oncology (FCRO) South Africa and a graduate of the Harvard POETIC Fellowship programme. \nDr Muhammad Suhail Anwar \nMuhammad Suhail Anwar is a Consultant Medical Oncologist at the King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre and Adjunct Assistant Professor in Medical Oncology at Al Faisal University in Riyadh\, Saudi Arabia. He holds several prestigious qualifications\, including FRCR and MRCP from renowned institutions in the UK and Ireland. Dr. Anwar has been actively involved in the medical field since obtaining his MBBS degree in 1989. \nThroughout his career\, Dr. Anwar has been dedicated to research and education\, mentoring fellows\, residents\, and medical students. He has authored numerous publications and presented his work at various national and international conferences. Dr. Anwar’s research interests include breast and gynecological cancers\, and he has been involved in several clinical trials.\nHe is a member of the several professional bodies:\n•              Classification and Registration with Saudi Health Council (SCFHS)\n•              Member of the Royal College of Physicians (UK)\n•              Fellow of the Royal College of Radiologists (UK)\n•              Member of the Royal College of Physicians (IRELAND)\n•              Former Member British Gynaecological Cancer Society (UK) \nDr Primus Ochieng (Moderator)\nPrimus Ochieng is the Programme Director of MMed Radiation Oncology training at the University of Nairobi. He is both a lecturer and a consultant clinical oncologist at Kenyatta National Hospital. \nHe has keen interest in Head and neck\, prostate cancer treatment. Dr. Ochieng is committed to ensure the program produce well qualified oncologists who will make a difference in cancer treatment in the region. To achieve this\, he is keen in collaborating with various centers in the developed world in areas of training\, research and skill development. \nWebinar Recording\n[vc_video link=”https://vimeo.com/957950625 “][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://kesho-kenya.org/event/head-and-neck-cancer-4/
CATEGORIES:CME 2024,Conferences,Continuing Medical Education (CME),Symposia and Workshops
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SUMMARY:Survivorship/Palliative Care
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Dr Zipporah Ali \nZipporah Ali is a Palliative Care Physician and a Public Health Specialist and is the currently an independent consultant.  She serves on the boards of Kenya Hospices and Palliative Care Association (KEHPCA) and the African Palliative Care Association (APCA). She is the recent past chair of the NCD Alliance Kenya (NCDAK) and the past Vice President of Africa Organization for Research & Training in Cancer (AORTIC) East Africa. \nDr Ali was the Executive Director of Kenya Hospices and Palliative Care Association (KEHPCA)\, a position she held for 14 years before she retired in 2021. She also worked in the first hospice in Kenya-Nairobi Hospice as the Senior Medical Officer for over 14 years before she left to set up KEHPCA. In her retirement\, she continues to be involved in advocacy and creating awareness on NCDS including cancer. She has received a number of awards for her work in palliative care nationally\, regionally and globally. These include: \n\nEuropean Association for Palliative Care (EAPC) Palliative Care Leadership Award 2023\nDoctor of Law Honoris Causa-University of Dundee (2018) in recognition for her work in palliative care regionally and globally\nInternational Humanitarian Award-Women4Africa (2018)\nSocial Impact Award for the Sub-Saharan Africa region-British Council (2018)\nHonorary Doctor of the University by Oxford Brookes University (2012)\nIndividual Advocacy Award by the African Palliative Care Association and Open Society Foundations (2013\n\nDr Joyfrida Chepchumba\nJoyfrida Chepchumba is a pharmacist working with the Ministry of Health\, Kenya for over 10 years in the public health system. She holds a Master’s degree in Health Economics and Policy and a Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy both from the University of Nairobi. She is currently the Program Officer in charge of Treatment\, Palliative Care\, and Survivorship Pillar at the National Cancer Control Program. She coordinates all activities pertaining to cancer treatment\, including partnering with health experts in both public and private sector to develop policies and guidelines to inform best practice in cancer treatment. She has coordinated development of several health policies related to cancer management including the first Kenyan Palliative Care Policy\, the National Radiotherapy protocols and Rehabilitation guidelines for children with cancer. She also oversees the M-saratani mobile platform\, an e-learning platform which hosts content on early diagnosis of cancer targeting primary healthcare workers in the country. \nShe has submitted abstracts to different local and international conferences including the World Cancer Congress (2022)\, Kenya Society of Hematology and Oncology (2022)\, Oncology Nurses Chapter (2022) PSK (2015). \nShe is passionate about collaborations in developing robust heath systems to improve the quality of life for patients in the oncology space. \nDr Deborah Omeddo\nDeborah Omeddo is a Paediatric Haematologist and Oncologist working in Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital. \nShe holds a Master’s in Paediatrics and Child Health from the University of Nairobi. She did her fellowship training at Makerere University. \nDr Omeddo strives to provide quality health services to children living with cancer and blood diseases. Her vision is that all children in Kenya will have access to quality healthcare services regardless of location and socio-economic status. \nDr Pavanraj Chana\nPavanraj Singh Chana is a Kenyan board-certified Medical Officer. His aspirations for pursuing medicine started as a childhood/paediatric cancer survivor treated for advanced head and neck embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma. Despite collateral damage and several drawbacks\, he completed his schooling in Nairobi\, obtained his medical degree in 2021 at Moi University in Eldoret and completed his medical internship in PCEA Kikuyu Mission Hospital. He has been keen to advance in clinical care\, education and research since he was a medical student by working with the International Cancer Institute\, and with the Aga Khan University Hospital Clinical Research Unit as a Medical Officer. Within and beyond these capacities\, he has been involved in a number of activities including compiling education material\, conducting education sessions\, developing audio-visual publications\, leading support groups\, engaging in screening and clinical work\, contributing to multi-disciplinary research work and been part of several clinical trial programs. He has also been supporting the Secretariat and Chairperson/President in administrative/coordinating tasks and the development of the East Central & Southern Africa College of Oncologists (ECSACO). \nDr. Chana distinguished himself early as a Medical Student and Doctor. He has presented Research work at several Conferences and is active in several Community Outreach activities. As an international and local executive member of the Beyond Sciences Initiative (BSI)\, he has helped initiate and implement a mentorship program for vulnearable populations including street youth and refugees\, developed drug adherence programs\, delivered health education and motivational talks in various forums. He has also been focused on developing evidence-based innovative solutions to medical challenges. He is ambitious to use these qualities in his aspirations to pursue residency in Internal Medicine and a fellowship in Medical Oncology and Hematology to eventually serve populations in sub-Saharan Africa. \nMs Benda Kithaka (Moderator)\nBenda Kithaka is a Health Advocacy & Behaviour Change Communications Specialist\, with over 20 years’ experience in communications\, research\, and health advocacy. \nShe is the founder of KILELE Health Association\, a Kenyan non-profit organization located in Nairobi\, with a mandate to operate in the country’s 47 Counties. \nKILELE Health specializes in empowering people living with chronic conditions (cancer and other NCDs) and their caregivers to use their lived experiences as advocacy tools for disease prevention\, stigma reduction and improvement of quality of life beyond the diagnosis.  The organization is committed to engaging members and other stakeholders in improving the understanding of quality of life issues. Current programmes focus on advocacy\, behaviour change communications\, capacity building\, and exchange of best practice\, research\, and resourcing. This is achieved through promotion of physical activity\, mental wellness\, financial wellness and pursuit of optimal health; as tools for the attainment of wellbeing. \nBenda sits on various global\, regional and local Technical Working Groups in an advocacy and advisory role. She co-chairs the AORTIC Advocacy Special Interest Group regionally in Africa\, and in Kenya is Co-Chair of the STOP Cervical Cancer technical working group. She is also a Trainer\, Facilitator and Public Speaker in advocacy for Women’s Health. Previously she served on the Board of Women4Cancer for nine years\, a Kenyan NGO she co-founded in 2012\, whose Vision is a Cervical Cancer Free Kenya. \nShe has received various awards including the International Gynecologic Cancer Society (IGCS) Distinguished Advocacy Award 2019\, the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) award to participate as the civil society voice in the Regional Consultation on the Elimination of Cervical Cancer in the African Region (May 2019). She is also the Cancer Ambassador of the Year 2016 in Kenya. \nAn alumni of the AORTIC Master Cancer Advocacy Trainer Programme in 2013\, her advocacy work includes writing the WHO Regional Office for Africa Advocacy for Cervical Cancer Prevention and Control in Africa Facilitator Manual in 2015 – 2017\, and Master Training of Expert Trainers of Trainers from 10 WHO AFRO Countries in use of the toolkit in Africa (2017). \nTo complement her advocacy with systems strengthening\, she undertook an Executive Diploma in Leading High Performing Healthcare Organisations Program (LeHHO) at the Strathmore Business School: Institute of Healthcare Management in Kenya (2016). In 2020\, she was also trained as a MOTH Story Teller\, a skill she is using to inspire others to tell their stories in advocacy\, acting as a catalyst for change. \nUnder the KILELE Challenge\, Benda summited Mt. Kenya Climb with Cancer Survivors in September 2020\, to highlight cancer survivorship challenges and advocate for post treatment empowerment of women cancer survivors across Sub-Sahara Africa. \nWebinar Recording\n[vc_video link=”https://vimeo.com/834531312″][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://kesho-kenya.org/event/survivorship-palliative-care/
CATEGORIES:CME 2024,Conferences,Continuing Medical Education (CME),Symposia and Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221127
DTSTAMP:20260423T192113
CREATED:20211025T094648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T072218Z
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SUMMARY:The 7th Kenya International Cancer Conference
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column]    \n    	\n                	Theme: Improving Cancer Outcomes: Innovations\, Opportunities & Strategies in the Care Continuum                \n        \n    \n    [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title=”Executive Summary” tab_id=”1685639443540-a3e8b8b7-5c6b”][vc_column_text]Every 2 years\, at the Kenya International Cancer Conference (KICC)\, the Kenya Society of Haematology and Oncology (KESHO) brings together leading oncology experts\, experienced patient advocates\, key opinion leaders\, policymakers and support staff to discuss key issues in reducing the burden of cancer\, saving\, and improving the lives of patients. \nFor the first time KESHO held a hybrid conference. The physical event was held at Sarova Whitesands Hotel\, Mombasa. The presentations focused on Improving Cancer Outcomes: Innovations\, Opportunities & Strategies in the Care Continuum. The conference saw the highest number of abstracts submitted\, partnerships\, media coverage and most delegates. \nThe conference also featured two pre-conference workshops Radiation Oncology Contouring and Planning Workshop and Colorectal Surgery Preceptorship workshop. The cancer burden can only be realised by strengthening health systems. The speakers highlighted work done on policy\, implementation and strategies of multisector and multilevel measures aimed at ensuring efficient and effective delivery of preventative\, diagnostic\, treatment and palliative care services to our patients. \nThere was a collaborative session with King’s College London (KCL) where the speakers shared research findings of a comprehensive analysis of cancer research outputs in Africa -what does this means for Kenya? \nThe conference saw over 400 attendees from countries across the world including: Kenya\, Uganda\, Tanzania\, Burundi\, Egypt\, Somaliland\, Zambia\, Malawi\, India\, Lesotho\, South Africa\, USA\, Canada\, Botswana\, Sudan and Ethiopia.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Abstracts” tab_id=”1685639490104-9c607e9a-beb6″]    	\n        View all abstracts        \n        [/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Exhibitors” 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URL:https://kesho-kenya.org/event/2022-kenya-international-cancer-conference/
LOCATION:Sarova Whiteands Hotel\, Mombasa
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Webinar Recording Available
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20201121T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20201121T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192114
CREATED:20210420T145304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T094207Z
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SUMMARY:The 6th Kenya International Cancer Conference
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column]    \n    	\n                	Theme: Making Strides Towards Quality Cancer Care                \n        \n    \n    [vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title=”Executive Summary” tab_id=”1618600243140-acca4fba-be67dc3f-f6dd”][vc_column_text] \nEXECUTIVE SUMMARYThere is need for patient-centered\, high-quality\, and value-based care in the management of cancers in general. This includes the whole continuum from prevention\, timely access to screening\, diagnosis\, treatment and palliative care services; and improving rehabilitation and support activities. \nPracticing Oncologists are invariably asking questions around value-based care in oncology. For the first time\, KESHO held a virtual forum looking critically at the value of cancer care in Kenya and Africa. The 2020 Kenya International Cancer Conference looked at Value as a measure of a patients’ expectations of care and how this can be translated into cost effectiveness\, and how these two factors can be combined in a low-resource setting. \nThe conference had an impressive line-up of presenters from across the globe sharing their experiences on how HCPs can continue to deliver quality care as well as the considerations for providing the quality of care in the Covid environment. The virtual event incorporated several breakout sessions including site-specific discussions around delivering care as well as the related challenges\, actual management of cancer patients\, policy and advocacy\, palliative care\, nursing care in oncology\, haematological conditions Click here to view agenda \nThe event also highlighted some of the challenges around delivering care and how to restructure and build systems that deliver effective care. Also\, part of the Agenda was a collaborative session with AORTIC where presenters shared anecdotal experiences around research\, education\, training and building regional networks. \nThere is an increasing consciousness around how we as a continental community can generate our own evidence and look at what our best practice is\, and a critical component to this is setting up our own clinical trials in Africa. Some of these issues were discussed by the conference keynote speakers who gave their experiences on clinical trials in Africa and offered practical tips that HCPs can use to build up our continental collaborations and gather robust clinical data for improved patient outcomes. \nThe conference also included a session looking at media and the oncologist which touched on effective communication with patients\, effective communication with media and how to effectively package key messages for maximum impact. \nThe 2020 Kenya International Cancer (Virtual) Conference attracted over 400 attendees from various countries around the world including Kenya\, Nigeria\, Ghana\, Rwanda\, Ethiopia\, Egypt\, UK\, USA\, China\, SA\, Netherlands\, Sudan\, India\, Tanzania\, Libya\, Zimbabwe\, Germany\, Argentina\, Switzerland and many others. The 2020 KICC programme featured talks from leading specialists as well as primary care professionals from across Africa and the world. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Abstracts” tab_id=”1618600243182-22e4f313-bf2fdc3f-f6dd”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]\n\n\n        PDF Loading...\n    \n        \n    \n    \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]\n\n\n        PDF Loading...\n    \n        \n    \n    \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]\n\n\n        PDF Loading...\n    \n        \n    \n    \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Sponsors” tab_id=”1618600981491-a82fabd7-47e6dc3f-f6dd”][vc_column_text] \nThe 6th Kenya International Cancer Conference attracted 13 exhibitors including sponsors. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_images_carousel images=”6636\,4558\,4559\,4560\,4561\,4648\,4645\,4698\,6874\,6876\,6878\,6879\,6881″ img_size=”full” onclick=”link_no” slides_per_view=”5″ wrap=”yes”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Attendance” tab_id=”1618603042055-86340cec-1051dc3f-f6dd”][vc_column_text] \nThe 2020 Kenya International Cancer (Virtual) Conference attracted over 400 attendees. These included haematologists\, oncologists\, pathologists\, nurses\, radiotherapists\, surgeons\, patient advocates and medical students. The Conference brought together top multi-disciplinary professionals from across Africa and the globe. They shared how they were making strides towards quality cancer care especially under the shadow of the pandemic. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=”7092″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Program” tab_id=”1618940648899-abece2ab-d320″][vc_column_text] \nFind below the programme for the 6th Kenya International Cancer Conference. \n\n\n\n        PDF Loading...\n    \n        \n    \n    \n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Resources” tab_id=”1618603068054-1a862002-c186dc3f-f6dd”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] \n\n\n\n        PDF Loading...\n    \n        \n    \n    \n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Photos” tab_id=”1618603088222-d75bc43c-cc85dc3f-f6dd”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]The photos will be posted soon.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n \n \n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://kesho-kenya.org/event/the-6th-kenya-international-cancer-conference/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)\, Kenya
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20181115T000000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20181117T235959
DTSTAMP:20260423T192114
CREATED:20210417T030439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220303T081251Z
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SUMMARY:The 5th Kenya International Cancer Conference
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column]    \n    	\n                	Theme: Integrating Research and Practice                \n        \n    \n    [vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title=”Executive Summary” tab_id=”1618600243140-acca4fba-be671a3a-4f3f”][vc_column_text]The latest cancer statistics show that the cancer burden is expected to rise to 18.1million new cases and 9.6million cancer deaths in 2018 globally. Kenya has less than 30 cancer specialists mostly in the urban settings against an increasing cancer population currently documented at 43\,000 patients across the country illuminating a dire professional deficit and much needed concerted effort by all players to curb the catastrophic effects of cancer burden. \nCancer control research therefore seeks to identify and evaluate means of reducing cancer morbidity and mortality and thereby improving the quality of life of people living with\, recovering from or dying of cancer. Knowledge of the facts and statistics\, plausible risk factors of disease and emergent complexes\, suitable interventions in response as well as the policies and frameworks that help facilitate cancer control is essential in reducing incidents\, rates and mortality due to cancer. Through research\, cancer experts are able to tackle cancer with community and country/region specific interventions. \nThe 5th International Cancer Conference in 2018 by KESHO hosted in partnership with the Ministry of Health\, Kenya\, brought together an average of more than 250 participants each conference day. They comprised both delegates and partners whose profile ranged from oncologists\, radiologists\, pharmacists\, medical officers and a myriad of players in cancer management and treatment including health authorities and experts from the state\, non-governmental organizations and projects working in screening and surveillance of risk and crisis management as well as scientists\, advocacy groups and individuals/persons living with cancer to discuss integrating cancer treatment practice and research. More than30% of the participants\, were doctors with the rest being diverse practitioners mitigating cancer related complexes. It was an opportunity to review and evaluate performance and discuss various advances made so far in cancer treatment and management both locally and globally and how to embrace them as well as create a platform to decentralize cancer information from few experts to devolved layers in cancer management such as general physicians and caregivers at county level. The program included diverse content from renowned experts in several related fields and a well versed keynote speaker from around the world and local clinical specialists and practitioners in research\, policy makers and cancer advocates to infuse a more holistic perspective. \nThe conference format included plenary sessions\, context specific breakout sessions\, illustrative exhibitions by sector players\, workshops including research workshop facilitated by international and local researchers who steer participants in navigating the enormous dilemma in conducting research (quantitative and qualitative)\, grant writing and getting published and the first ever KESHO-ASCO Joint Symposium showcasing KESHO members and ASCO faculty tackling cases in the setting of precision medicine and immunotherapy. Additionally\, there were social activities linked and tilted to the conference activities and themes such as a Gala Dinner by Texas Cancer Centre in Kenya enriched by a fashion show with cancer survivor runway models and a Cancer awareness concert by renowned celebrity artists. \nThe theme of the conference in 2018 was ‘Integrating Research and Practice’ with the main objective being to highlight the research work centred on cancer treatment and management and create a platform for local\, regional and international health care providers to present their work\, hear from each other\, learn and encourage collaboration.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Sponsors” tab_id=”1618600243182-22e4f313-bf2f1a3a-4f3f”][vc_images_carousel images=”4559\,4560\,4561\,4664\,4648\,4645\,4698″ img_size=”full” onclick=”link_no” slides_per_view=”5″ wrap=”yes”][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Exhibitors” tab_id=”1618600981491-a82fabd7-47e61a3a-4f3f”][vc_column_text]The following were the exhibitors who participated in this conference:[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text] \n\nLancet\nBayer\nMetropolis\nSalama Pharmaceuticals\nSANOFI\nSUN Pharma\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text] \n\nMERCK\nORIGENS Limited\nF&S Scientific\nCipla\nEldoret oncology\nMercury Healthcare solutions\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text] \n\nApollo Hospitals\nLABIOFAM\nMSN\nHETERO Mylan\nIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Attendance” tab_id=”1618602681315-0331dd50-f46e1a3a-4f3f”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]The 5th International Cancer Conference in 2018 by KESHO hosted in partnership with the Ministry of Health\, Kenya\, brought together more than 200 participants that comprised both delegates and partners and a myriad of players in cancer management and treatment including health authorities and experts from the state\, non-governmental organizations and projects working in screening and surveillance of risk and crisis management as well as scientists\, advocacy groups and individuals/persons living with cancer to discuss integrating cancer treatment practice and research. This year over 90 of the participants were doctors with the rest being diverse practitioners mitigating cancer related complexes. The program included diverse content from renowned experts in several related fields\, key note speakers from around the world and local clinical specialists and practitioners in research\, policy makers and cancer advocates to infuse a more holistic perspective. The attendance for the 5th International Cancer Conference in 2018 by KESHO was as follows:[/vc_column_text][vc_round_chart type=”doughnut” style=”custom” stroke_width=”2″ values=”%5B%7B%22title%22%3A%22Nurses%20and%20Support%20Staff%22%2C%22value%22%3A%2233%22%2C%22color%22%3A%22orange%22%2C%22custom_color%22%3A%22%238224e3%22%7D%2C%7B%22title%22%3A%22Local%20Doctors%20and%20Physicians%22%2C%22value%22%3A%2239%22%2C%22color%22%3A%22purple%22%2C%22custom_color%22%3A%22%23dd9933%22%7D%2C%7B%22title%22%3A%22Students%22%2C%22value%22%3A%229%22%2C%22color%22%3A%22pink%22%2C%22custom_color%22%3A%22%2381d742%22%7D%2C%7B%22title%22%3A%22Regional%20and%20International%20Delegates%22%2C%22value%22%3A%2219%22%2C%22color%22%3A%22green%22%2C%22custom_color%22%3A%22%23dd3333%22%7D%5D” css_animation=”bounceInDown”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Program” tab_id=”1618603042055-86340cec-10511a3a-4f3f”][vc_column_text]The programme for the 5th Kenya International Cancer Conference 2018. \n\n\n\n        PDF Loading...\n    \n        \n    \n    \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Resources” tab_id=”1618603068054-1a862002-c1861a3a-4f3f”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]The programme for the 5th Kenya International Cancer Conference 2018.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]\n\n\n        PDF Loading...\n    \n        \n    \n    \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]\n\n\n        PDF Loading...\n    \n        \n    \n    \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Photos” tab_id=”1618603088222-d75bc43c-cc851a3a-4f3f”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]View photos of the 2018 conference here[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://kesho-kenya.org/event/the-5th-kenya-international-cancer-conference/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza\, Nairobi\, Kenya.\, Kenya
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20161124T000000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20161126T235959
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SUMMARY:The 4th Kenya International Cancer Conference
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column]    \n    	\n                	Theme: Taking Cancer Care to the Community                \n        \n    \n    [vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title=”Executive Summary” tab_id=”1618600243140-acca4fba-be67ab7b-49cb”][vc_column_text]In partnership with Maseno university\, KESHO hosted its 4th International Cancer Conference this time in Kisumu\, Kenya. The 2016 Conference brought together oncologists and other healthcare professionals involved in or with an interest in cancer\, cancer advocacy groups\, healthcare policy and financing agencies to present on the following topics: \nCancer prevention\, screening\, early detection\n\nThe fight against cancer – Screening\, prevention and treatment.\nEnvironmental protection in cancer prevention.\nDiet\, lifestyle and cancer\n\nCancer Epidemiology and Diagnostics\n\nBurkitt’s lymphoma and the Eastern African ecosystem.\nCancer epidemiology in East Africa – the Lake Victoria plateau and the Indian Ocean coastal lowlands.\nManagement of HIV/AIDS-related cancers\nRole of PET/CT in cancer management.\nHow can we leap frog technology for cancer diagnosis in sub-Saharan Africa?\n\nPalliative Care\n\nEstablishment of palliative care centres in Eastern Africa – Challenges and Successes.\nHow to strengthen multidisciplinary cancer care in sub-Saharan Africa.\nEstablishing networks for cancer care and research in sub-Saharan Africa\nThe role of spirituality in cancer care: The pros and cons.\nCommunicating/breaking bad news/telling the diagnosis.\n\nCancer Control Planning\n\nEstablishment of comprehensive cancer care including high dose chemotherapy in sub-Saharan Africa – the hurdles and prospects.\nChallenges in increasing radiotherapy facilities in sub-Saharan Africa.\nEstablishment of County cancer care.\nCapacity building for cancer care in Eastern Africa.\nWhere is sub-Saharan Africa in in the era of personalized cancer therapy?\nAccess to cancer care in sub-Saharan Africa: The challenges and bottlenecks; the prospects.\nRole of Ministries of Health in Africa in Cancer Care.\nChallenges of alternative Cancer care; to integrate or not to integrate with conventional care?\nExponential Growth of the Medical Tourism Industry: Curse or Blessing?\n\nThe conference saw in attendance over 200 participants from 8 different countries around the world.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Sponsors” tab_id=”1618600243182-22e4f313-bf2fab7b-49cb”][vc_images_carousel images=”4558\,4559\,4560\,4561\,4645\,4646\,4648″ img_size=”full” onclick=”link_no” slides_per_view=”6″ wrap=”yes”][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Exhibitors” tab_id=”1618600981491-a82fabd7-47e6ab7b-49cb”][vc_column_text]Twenty four exhibitors participated in this conference.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text] \n\nTakeda\nCancer Alliance\nTCC\nBBMRI-ERIC\nAmpath Oncology\nGE\nLancet\nNairobi Hospital\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text] \n\nAcino Switzerland\nUwezo\nBelaire\nAlexandria\nEli Lilly\nHenzo\nMedserv\nNovartis\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text] \n\nSalama Pharmacy\nMax Foundation\nGenerics Africa\nJanssen Kenya\nSunpar Pharma\nApollo Hospital\nBecton Dickinson\nKNH\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Attendance” tab_id=”1618602681315-0331dd50-f46eab7b-49cb”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]A total of 187 registered for the conference\, 158 attended. Twelve (12) international delegates attended the conference. See % attendance in the below chart.[/vc_column_text][vc_round_chart type=”doughnut” style=”custom” stroke_width=”2″ values=”%5B%7B%22title%22%3A%22Nurses%20and%20Support%20Staff%22%2C%22value%22%3A%2231%22%2C%22color%22%3A%22orange%22%2C%22custom_color%22%3A%22%239900cc%22%7D%2C%7B%22title%22%3A%22Local%20Doctors%20and%20Physicians%22%2C%22value%22%3A%2249%22%2C%22color%22%3A%22purple%22%2C%22custom_color%22%3A%22%23ff9900%22%7D%2C%7B%22title%22%3A%22Students%22%2C%22value%22%3A%226%22%2C%22color%22%3A%22pink%22%2C%22custom_color%22%3A%22%23009933%22%7D%2C%7B%22title%22%3A%22Regional%20and%20International%20Delegates%22%2C%22value%22%3A%2214%22%2C%22color%22%3A%22green%22%2C%22custom_color%22%3A%22%23993333%22%7D%5D” css_animation=”bounceInDown”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Program” tab_id=”1618603042055-86340cec-1051ab7b-49cb”][vc_column_text]Find below the programme for the 4th Kenya International Cancer Conference 2016. \n\n\n\n        PDF Loading...\n    \n        \n    \n    \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Resources” tab_id=”1618603068054-1a862002-c186ab7b-49cb”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Find below the report for the 4th Kenya International Cancer Conference 2016.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]\n\n\n        PDF Loading...\n    \n        \n    \n    \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]\n\n\n        PDF Loading...\n    \n        \n    \n    \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Photos” tab_id=”1618603088222-d75bc43c-cc85ab7b-49cb”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]View 2014 conference photos[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://kesho-kenya.org/event/the-4th-kenya-international-cancer-conference/
LOCATION:Acacia Premier\, Kisumu\, Kenya.\, Kenya
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20141127T000000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20141129T235959
DTSTAMP:20260423T192114
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SUMMARY:The 3rd Kenya International Cancer Conference
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column]    \n    	\n                	Theme: Let Us Talk About Cancer.                \n        \n    \n    [vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title=”Executive Summary” tab_id=”1618600243140-acca4fba-be67″][vc_column_text]The Kenya Society of Haematology and Oncology (KESHO) organized its third annual conference from 27 to 30 November 2014 in Nairobi with the theme: Let us talk about cancer. The conference brought together specialists who contribute to the treatment and management of cancer cases. These included haematologists\, nurses\, oncologists\, pathologists\, psychological counsellors\, radiotherapists and surgeons. The importance of a multidisciplinary approach to cancer management and treatment was emphasized. \nIn addition\, the need to reduce the cost of treatment and address the mass exodus of patients seeking treatment abroad was also raised. Capacity building was also highlighted; this would be done in tandem with acquisition of more diagnostic and treatment facilities in public hospitals in the country. Government was urged to provide incentives for private sector players to invest in the devolved government framework especially in this field. The role of cancer registries was highlighted in helping map the incidences of various cancers in the country. Sickle cell disease and the establishment of a registry was also discussed. \nCancer is among the non-communicable diseases (NCDs) that are increasingly becoming prevalent in Kenya. This could be attributed to changing lifestyles and other factors. The cost of treating the disease is beyond reach for many patients and their families. Cost influences clinical decisions on investigations and treatment issues\, posing a challenge to clinicians even when the expertise and equipment to provide the best quality care is available in the country\, mainly in private institutions. It was clear that both government and private sector have a role to play in addressing the challenges in cancer management; this can be done through public-private partnerships. The experience of setting up a cancer centre as shared by Texas Cancer Center would guide other players in the establishment of similar facilities. \nIt was clear that cancer management cannot only be handled by clinicians\, the patients\, relatives and concerned members of the public have a role to play in creating awareness especially on screening and early detection. Advocacy at both local and international levels is also necessary to ensure that resources are made available for addressing the disease. \nChallenges faced by clinicians in handling cancers of the breast\, colon and prostate together with sickle cell disease were discussed in detail. The interactive discussion sessions provided participants an opportunity to address issues raised in presentations.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Sponsors” tab_id=”1618600243182-22e4f313-bf2f”][vc_images_carousel images=”4558\,4559\,4560\,4561″ img_size=”full” onclick=”link_no” slides_per_view=”5″ wrap=”yes”][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Exhibitors” tab_id=”1618600981491-a82fabd7-47e6″][vc_column_text]The 3rd Kenya International Cancer Conference attracted 13 exhibitors including sponsors:[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text] \n\nAstra Zeneca\nTexas Cancer Centre\nNovartis\nRoche\nPema Scientifics\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text] \n\nGalaxy\nCrown\nLancet\nAcino Switzerland\nHenzo\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text] \n\nMacNaughton\nMSD\nKenyatta National Hospital\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Attendance” tab_id=”1618602681315-0331dd50-f46e”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]The conference brought together 187 specialists who contribute to the treatment and management of cancer cases. These included haematologists\, nurses\, oncologists\, pathologists\, psychological counsellors\, radiotherapists and surgeons. Challenges faced by clinicians in handling cancers of the breast\, colon and prostate together with sickle cell disease were discussed in detail. We attracted over 67 doctors from Kenya and the region and 11 delegates from outside Africa. The % attendance for the 3rd Kenya International Cancer Conference was as follows:[/vc_column_text][vc_round_chart type=”doughnut” style=”custom” stroke_width=”2″ values=”%5B%7B%22title%22%3A%22Nurses%20and%20Support%20Staff%22%2C%22value%22%3A%2249%25%22%2C%22color%22%3A%22orange%22%2C%22custom_color%22%3A%22%23ba9b2a%22%7D%2C%7B%22title%22%3A%22Local%20Doctors%20and%20Physicians%22%2C%22value%22%3A%2234%22%2C%22color%22%3A%22purple%22%2C%22custom_color%22%3A%22%232860af%22%7D%2C%7B%22title%22%3A%22Students%22%2C%22value%22%3A%2211%22%2C%22color%22%3A%22pink%22%2C%22custom_color%22%3A%22%23ff9900%22%7D%2C%7B%22title%22%3A%22Regional%20and%20International%20Delegates%22%2C%22value%22%3A%226%22%2C%22color%22%3A%22green%22%2C%22custom_color%22%3A%22%2300c1cf%22%7D%5D” css_animation=”bounceInDown”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Program” tab_id=”1618603042055-86340cec-1051″][vc_column_text]Find below the programme for the 3rd Kenya International Cancer Conference. \n\n\n\n        PDF Loading...\n    \n        \n    \n    \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Resources” tab_id=”1618603068054-1a862002-c186″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] \nFind below the report for the 3rd Kenya International Cancer Conference 2014. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]\n\n\n        PDF Loading...\n    \n        \n    \n    \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]\n\n\n        PDF Loading...\n    \n        \n    \n    \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Photos” tab_id=”1618603088222-d75bc43c-cc85″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]View 2014 conference photos[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://kesho-kenya.org/event/the-3rd-kenya-international-cancer-conference-2/
LOCATION:Sarova Panafric Hotel\, Nairobi\, Kenya.\, Kenya
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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