Kisii Executive Member for Health Sarah Omache has urged women to come out in large numbers to get screened for cancer.
Addressing the press on Tuesday at Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital during the launch of a free medical camp, Omache said the camp was meant to help women know their cervical cancer status.
She said Kisii County in partnership with Copse International will ensure those who test positive will receive treatment immediately.
"We are partnering with Copse International to help women in Kisii County get screened for cervical cancer, a free service that is meant to help women know their status. Early detection of the disease will ensure fight against the disease," said the CeC.
However, she said women can get the same service at the hospitals in the sub counties which she said will be cost effective.
"The organisation has added 2 machines to KTRH to help in screening of cancer among women. In total, we have 5 machines, including 3 that they donated last year," she said.
The week long medical camp was opened on Monday and will end on Friday this week.