Kiambu Women Representative Annah Nyokabi has urged the national government and county governments to invest in modern medical equipment that will help treat and prevent non-communicable diseases like cancer.
According to Nyokabi, many Kenyans are unable to get treatment for non-communicable.
Nyokabi says that both governments must heavily invest in modern medical equipment.
Speaking when she flagged off the Kijabe cancer run on Sunday, Nyokabi said that many patients are dying for lack of modern treatment.
“Cancer patients have to seek medical treatment abroad when we have governments that can provide the same treatment,” she said.
Nyokabi also asked the government and stakeholders’ to sensitise Kenyans on non-communicable diseases.
She noted that many Kenyans lack information on the diseases like cancer, diabetes and hypertension.
She also urged Kenyans to go for regular cancer screening.
Nyokabi says that cancer will be effectively eradicated if Kenyans go for regular screenings.
“Kenyans must go for regular cancer screenings for the disease to be eradicated at early stages,” she added.
The Kiambu women leader also asked the government to create a cancer kitty that will help patients who cannot afford treatment.
She noted that most cancer patients die because they cannot afford the expensive treatment. Nyokabi also called for the establishment of cancer care centres to help patients access treatment and other care services.