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Global Cancer Fund launches Sh162 billion drive, Kenya among first backers

Principal Secretary for Medical Services Dr Ouma Oluga with other delegates during the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York.

A new Global Cancer Fund aimed at mobilising $1 billion (Sh162 billion) by 2030 to strengthen cancer care in low- and middle-income countries has been launched.

The fund was unveiled during the 80th United Nations General Assembly at the Bloomberg building in New York. Kenya is among the first countries to endorse the initiative.

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