Under the latest NHIF cancer package introduced in 2015, patients are entitled to chemotherapy, radiotherapy, CT and MRI scans and monthly clinic check-ups. Related Content Why cancer patients are frustrated lotThis, according to NHIF chief executive Geoffrey Mwangi, means less people are taking up the services. However, cancer treatment is increasingly becoming a challenge in the country as the burden of treating non-communicable disease mounts. COSTAccording to Mr David Makumi, the chairman of the Kenya National Cancer Organisations, an umbrella body of groups concerned with the treatment, counselling and support for cancer patients, cost is still a challenge. “Even the NHIF cover has its limits for those remitting the Sh500 minimum contribution.

Source: Daily Nation February 07, 2018 18:00 UTC