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Aga Khan banks on support group to bring hope to cancer survivors

Caregiver Lucy Muchina, Cancer Warrior & Patient Advocate Lilian Obetto, Aga Khan University Hospital Clinical Psychologist Zahra Haji and Founding Director AKU Cancer Centre Prof. Mansoor Saleh. May 11, 2025. [Benard Orwongo, Standard]

For years, women battling breast cancer in Kenya have relied on their families, close friends, church groups, and informal gatherings for emotional and mental support. Others have found comfort through personal WhatsApp groups or by joining NGOs that work with survivors.

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