CancerProgramKE's profile picture. Guiding  implementation  of  Cancer  Control  programs  as  per @MOH_Kenya  National  Cancer Control  Strategy 2023-2027 towards a low burden of Cancer in Kenya

National Cancer Control Program Kenya

@CancerProgramKE

Guiding implementation of Cancer Control programs as per @MOH_Kenya National Cancer Control Strategy 2023-2027 towards a low burden of Cancer in Kenya

Today, 17 November, the world comes together to mark World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day. Get informed, get screened, get vaccinated. Act now. Eliminate cervical cancer. #EndCervicalCancer #HealthForAll #ZuiaCancer

CancerProgramKE's tweet image. Today, 17 November, the world comes together to mark World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day.
Get informed, get screened, get vaccinated.
Act now. Eliminate cervical cancer.
#EndCervicalCancer
#HealthForAll
#ZuiaCancer

Join us at 11:00 a.m. as Dr. Joan-Paula Bor presents on “Progress and Strategic Direction of Cancer Prevention and Control in Kenya.” #ICH2025 #CancerControl #ZuiaCancer

CancerProgramKE's tweet image. Join us at 11:00 a.m. as Dr. Joan-Paula Bor presents on “Progress and Strategic Direction of Cancer Prevention and Control in Kenya.”
#ICH2025 
#CancerControl 
#ZuiaCancer

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Mark your calendars! The 7th International Conference on Health Innovation & Resilience (ICH 2025) is starting tomorrow. Join leading practitioners, researchers, and students at the University of Nairobi to explore sustainable solutions for a healthier nation.

KNH_hospital's tweet image. Mark your calendars! The 7th International Conference on Health Innovation & Resilience (ICH 2025) is starting tomorrow.
Join leading practitioners, researchers, and students at the University of Nairobi to explore sustainable solutions for a healthier nation.

The NCCP joined partners at the launch of the Theragnostic Training Program at KUTRRH, marking a leap in #CancerCare. The program introduces Lutetium-177 for prostate & neuroendocrine cancers, the first in a public facility in the region. #Theranostics

CancerProgramKE's tweet image. The NCCP joined partners at the launch of the Theragnostic Training Program at KUTRRH, marking a leap in #CancerCare.
The program introduces Lutetium-177 for prostate & neuroendocrine cancers, the first in a public facility in the region.
#Theranostics

Day 2 of the Afya Dada training for HRIOs and other healthcare workers on Cancer Screening. We were pleased to be joined by Dr. Evans Kiprotich, County Director of Health, who officially graced the session.

CancerProgramKE's tweet image. Day 2 of the Afya Dada training for HRIOs and other healthcare workers on Cancer Screening.
We were pleased to be joined by Dr. Evans Kiprotich, County Director of Health, who officially graced the session.

Under the #AfyaDada initiative, Community Health Assistants in Machakos County are being trained to strengthen community health systems and advance women’s health and wellbeing at the community level. #CommunityHealth #WomensHealth

CancerProgramKE's tweet image. Under the #AfyaDada initiative, Community Health Assistants in Machakos County are being trained to strengthen community health systems and advance women’s health and wellbeing at the community level. 
#CommunityHealth 
#WomensHealth

Training underway in Machakos! HRIOs and HCWs are sharpening their M&E and data management skills to advance cancer control. #CancerProgram #HealthSystemsStrengthening

CancerProgramKE's tweet image. Training underway in Machakos! HRIOs and HCWs are sharpening their M&E and data management skills to advance cancer control.
#CancerProgram 
#HealthSystemsStrengthening

Men can get breast cancer too; though rare, it makes up ~1% of cases. Look out for: 🔹 Lumps 🔹 Nipple changes/discharge 🔹 Skin dimpling Awareness saves lives. Early detection matters for everyone. #BreastCancerAwareness #MensHealth

CancerProgramKE's tweet image. Men can get breast cancer too; though rare, it makes up ~1% of cases.
Look out for:
🔹 Lumps
🔹 Nipple changes/discharge
🔹 Skin dimpling
Awareness saves lives. Early detection matters for everyone.
#BreastCancerAwareness
#MensHealth

As #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth comes to a close, we celebrate the strength and hope of survivors whose voices remind us that early detection saves lives. Let us encourage all women to make self-breast examination a routine practice. #AfyaYanguJukumuLangu


Treatment for breast cancer depends on its subtype and stage. Doctors often combine options such as surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, hormone therapy, and targeted therapy to reduce recurrence. Early detection greatly improves treatment success. #BreastCancerTreatment

CancerProgramKE's tweet image. Treatment for breast cancer depends on its subtype and stage. Doctors often combine options such as surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, hormone therapy, and targeted therapy to reduce recurrence.
Early detection greatly improves treatment success.
#BreastCancerTreatment

Prevention is better than cure! Women aged 40–74: Get a mammogram every 2 years. Your health, your choice. Take action today. #AfyaYanguJukumuLangu #NitapimaMatiti #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #ZuiaCancer

CancerProgramKE's tweet image. Prevention is better than cure!
Women aged 40–74: Get a mammogram every 2 years.
Your health, your choice. Take action today.
#AfyaYanguJukumuLangu
#NitapimaMatiti
#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth
#ZuiaCancer

In addition to conducting a breast self-exam, you should request a clinical breast examination (CBE) from your healthcare provider at the nearest health centre. The choice is yours, take control. #GetScreenedToday #AfyaYanguJukumuLangu #NitapimaMatiti #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

CancerProgramKE's tweet image. In addition to conducting a breast self-exam, you should request a clinical breast examination (CBE) from your healthcare provider at the nearest health centre.
The choice is yours, take control.
#GetScreenedToday
#AfyaYanguJukumuLangu
#NitapimaMatiti
#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

Have you checked your breasts this month? A simple self-exam can make a difference, so take action today. Follow this link for more information: youtu.be/WipfLU6Ztwk #AfyaYanguJukumuLangu #NitapimaMatiti #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #ZuiaCancer

CancerProgramKE's tweet image. Have you checked your breasts this month? A simple self-exam can make a difference, so take action today.
Follow this link for more information: youtu.be/WipfLU6Ztwk

#AfyaYanguJukumuLangu
#NitapimaMatiti
#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth
#ZuiaCancer

Breast cancer can be overwhelming, be kind to yourself. It IS okay not to be okay. Feel every emotion, take your time, and practice self-care. #BreastCancerAwareness #SurvivorVoices

CancerProgramKE's tweet image. Breast cancer can be overwhelming, be kind to yourself.
It IS okay not to be okay.
Feel every emotion, take your time, and practice self-care.
#BreastCancerAwareness
#SurvivorVoices

Did you know? Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related mortality among women in Kenya, with 9 women dying every day from the disease. It accounts for one in every four cancers diagnosed among Kenyan women. #AfyaYanguJukumuLangu #NitapimaMatiti #BCAM2025

CancerProgramKE's tweet image. Did you know?
Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related mortality among women in Kenya, with 9 women dying every day from the disease. It accounts for one in every four cancers diagnosed among Kenyan women.
#AfyaYanguJukumuLangu
#NitapimaMatiti
#BCAM2025

📣 Join us this afternoon for the second webinar in our #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth series! Hear from experts on how early detection and effective management can save lives. 🔗 Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… #EarlyDetection #HealthForAll #ZuiaCancer

CancerProgramKE's tweet image. 📣 Join us this afternoon for the second webinar in our #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth series!
Hear from experts on how early detection and effective management can save lives.
🔗 Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

#EarlyDetection 
#HealthForAll 
#ZuiaCancer

Happening Now! The National Cervical Cancer Action Plan Validation Meeting brings together MOH experts and partners to review the plan, advancing our shared vision of a Kenya free from the burden of cervical cancer. #CervicalCancerAwareness #ZuiaCancer

CancerProgramKE's tweet image. Happening Now!
The National Cervical Cancer Action Plan Validation Meeting brings together MOH experts and partners to review the plan, advancing our shared vision of a Kenya free from the burden of cervical cancer.
#CervicalCancerAwareness 
#ZuiaCancer
CancerProgramKE's tweet image. Happening Now!
The National Cervical Cancer Action Plan Validation Meeting brings together MOH experts and partners to review the plan, advancing our shared vision of a Kenya free from the burden of cervical cancer.
#CervicalCancerAwareness 
#ZuiaCancer
CancerProgramKE's tweet image. Happening Now!
The National Cervical Cancer Action Plan Validation Meeting brings together MOH experts and partners to review the plan, advancing our shared vision of a Kenya free from the burden of cervical cancer.
#CervicalCancerAwareness 
#ZuiaCancer
CancerProgramKE's tweet image. Happening Now!
The National Cervical Cancer Action Plan Validation Meeting brings together MOH experts and partners to review the plan, advancing our shared vision of a Kenya free from the burden of cervical cancer.
#CervicalCancerAwareness 
#ZuiaCancer

Not all lumps are cancerous, but any change in your breast should be checked by a health worker. Look out for: 🔹 Lumps 🔹 Skin dimpling 🔹 Nipple discharge 🔹 Unusual pain or swelling Early detection saves lives—don’t wait! #EarlyDetection #AfyaYanguJukumuLangu

CancerProgramKE's tweet image. Not all lumps are cancerous, but any change in your breast should be checked by a health worker. Look out for:
🔹 Lumps
🔹 Skin dimpling
🔹 Nipple discharge
🔹 Unusual pain or swelling
Early detection saves lives—don’t wait!
#EarlyDetection
#AfyaYanguJukumuLangu

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