Costly foreign cancer treatment? Kenya could be better

Dr Elias Melly, CEO of the National Cancer Institute of Kenya (NCI-K), He shared insights on the rising cancer burden in Kenya, the growing trend of Kenyans seeking treatment abroad and what the government is doing to address these challenges.

Briefly tell us what NCI-K is all about.

The National Cancer Institute of Kenya (NCI-K) is a state corporation established under the Cancer Prevention and Control Act No. 15 of 2012. It was set up in recognition of the urgent need for a more coordinated response to the growing burden of cancer in the country. Our mandate is to coordinate the national response to cancer prevention, treatment, and control. Beyond policy, we also support awareness, training, data collection and partnerships.