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Fact Checker: Kenya’s actual cancer burden uncertain

National Cancer ambassadors held a peaceful demonstrations on August 1, 2019 to educate the public on cancer. [Edward Kiplimo,Standard]

What is the cancer burden on the Kenyan society? This question has featured prominently in recent days following the death of Kibra MP Ken Okoth and Bomet Governor Joyce Laboso from cancer within days of each other.

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