Uasin Gishu steps up sensitization on breast and cervical cancer in the region

Uasin Gishu Steps Up Breast and Cervical Cancer Awareness
Uasin Gishu First Lady Salina Bii has intensified efforts to raise awareness on breast and cervical cancer, urging residents to prioritize regular screening for early detection.
Key Highlights:
Early Detection: Salina emphasized that cancer is treatable if detected early, encouraging all residents to undergo routine screening, not just when symptoms appear.
Community Engagement: The sensitization campaign included a medical camp at Meibeki Health Facility and focuses on breaking stigma and raising awareness.
Partnerships: The county is collaborating with Sweden’s Region Östergötland under the Equity in Cancer Care Project to improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment services.
Health Department Role: Health executive Joseph Lagat highlighted integrating cancer screening into routine medical camps, community outreaches, and rural health facilities.
Capacity Building: Community health promoters (CHPs) are being trained to scale up cancer awareness at the grassroots level.
Goal: The county aims to prevent late diagnoses, reduce treatment costs, and promote preventive health practices, ensuring better outcomes for residents.