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Pathologists Lancet Kenya Announce Revision of COVID-19 Test Cost

Pathologists Lancet Kenya has announced a 28 percent reduction in COVID-19 test costs for all walk-in clients effective August 1, 2022. The review will see the cost come down to Ksh4,949 from Ksh6,949, in a move that comes as a relief to Kenyans who...

Nutritional Shock: Eating Fish Linked To Skin Cancer Risk

A new study in Cancer Causes and Control could just burst the long-held belief. The study suggests a link between eating fish and skin cancer, particularly since the biggest known risk factor for melanoma is not dietary ­— it’s sun exposure.  

15-year-old Leads Campaign To Support Children With Cancer In Kenya

15-year-old Bianca Wanjiku has extended her support for the children who are cancer patients at Kenyatta National Hospital. While donating ward beds and necessities to the children at Kenyatta National Hospital, the 15-year-old expressed her concerns and support for the children as she thanked...

Kenya’s New Multi-Million Dollar Cancer Treatment Machine – What You Should Know About CyberKnife Treatment

Importantly, the cost is also determined by the severity of the tumor and how many sessions the patient might need.

NHIF, Janssen Kenya To Enhance Access To Prostate Cáncer Medication

Prostate cáncer patients covered by the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) can now access an innovator prescription medication manufactured and distributed by Janssen Kenya, one of the pharmaceutical companies of Johnsón & Johnsón, as part of a strategic development to expand access to quality...

Thousands Of Jobs For Kenyan Nurses In UK, Italy And Kuwait

Already, the Ministry of Health in conjunction with the British High Commission has dispatched the first batch of 19 Kenyan nurses to work at the United Kingdom’s (UK) National Health Service.