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Hope as new cancer care centre opened to public

By Abdimalik Ismail Hajir | 2yrs ago

Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha speaks after a tour of the Mwai Kibaki Teaching and Referral Hospital on January 9, 2023. [Mose Sammy, Standard]

Residents of Garissa and the larger Northeastern region can now breath a sigh of relief following the launch of the Garissa Regional Cancer Centre.

Speaking during the launch of the cancer centre, Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Susan Nakhumicha described the unveiling as a significant milestone in the country.

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