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Ruto: Treatment of cancer still a major challenge in Kenya

Deputy President William Ruto (PHOTO: FILE)

NAIROBI, KENYA: Deputy President William Ruto has said plans are underway to expand access to cancer diagnosis and treatment services through the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) across the country. 

Mr Ruto said cancer is among major ailments that has claimed many lives in the country, saying it was the reason why in the Jubilee manifesto, health was among the first four critical issues that will be tackled in the next five years. 

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