Meru county has the highest number of men diagnosed with cancer, a health official has said. The Meru Health department is prioritising cancer prevention and treatment, following the rapid rise in cancer patients. Men rarely go for cancer screening, Mwangi said. “This service is entirely voluntary and each family with the Meru Care card can get treatment from any hospital in Meru. Betty Kendi, 49, a breast cancer survivor has been championing cancer screening and treatment in Meru.

Source: The Star February 05, 2019 20:15 UTC