High cases of cancer recorded in NakuruMeru residents turn up for free cancer screening during an event to mark World Cancer Day, yesterday. Dulcie Wanda, a medical officer, attributed the high number to better cancer awareness and education among residents. Dr Wanda yesterday said the leading cancer reported in men was that of the prostrate while incidents of breast and cervical cancer were high in women of reproductive age. This is why we encourage Kenyans to go for screening and also enrol with NHIF to cater for treatment," she said. "We urge residents to go for screening for early detection," said the governor in a statement.

Source: Standard Digital February 04, 2019 21:04 UTC