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We must invest in advanced tech to combat diseases

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The availability of MRI technology in local hospitals can reduce need for patients to seek treatment abroad, which is costly and inaccessible for many. [iStockphoto]

Kenya is dealing with an increasing load of chronic diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular ailments, diabetes and neurological conditions, putting enormous strain on our healthcare system.

The growing prevalence of chronic illnesses in children, such as brain tumors, epilepsy and congenital heart disease, compounds the situation. Although timely and correct diagnosis is crucial for chronic diseases, many healthcare institutions here lack the latest diagnostic technologies for effective treatment.

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