“Having experienced the hardship and as a medical student, I saw the challenges cancer patients went through due to a shortage of oncologists,” she says. In her years dealing with cancer, Dr Nyongesa says it is a tough illness, “it takes a toll on patients, but there is also hope”. To save her sanity, Dr Nyongesa immerses herself in the things she enjoys like listening to Bongo music. But I had to fight to come out of poverty.” A typical day for Dr Nyongesa has her juggling meetings, clinic visits, and lectures. Dr Nyongesa says her soft and technical skills have been instrumental in her growth.

Source: Standard Digital May 21, 2023 22:34 UTC