The Cabinet Secretary for Health, Dr. Deborah Barasa, officially launched the Women’s Integrated Cancer Services (WICS) project at Bumula Grounds in Bungoma County, in alignment with Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
This initiative is designed to enhance access to breast and cervical cancer screening and treatment for women throughout Kenya.
Dr. Barasa highlighted the project’s critical role in providing timely care, stating, “By integrating services, we can ensure that no woman is left behind in the fight against breast cancer.”
The pilot phase will take place in Nyandarua and Bungoma counties, supported by the World Health Organization and Roche.
At the launch, Dr. Barasa also unveiled the second edition of the National Cancer Screening Guidelines, which offer standardized recommendations for screening major cancers.
She encouraged the public to prioritize cancer awareness and early detection to help reduce stigma and improve health outcomes.
The CS was accompanied by Bungoma County Deputy Governor Janepher Mbatiany, the Director General of Health, Dr Patrick Amoth among other senior officials.
This launch reaffirms the government’s dedication to enhancing cancer care and ensuring equitable access to services for all women across Kenya.
