KENCO with support from Swedish Program for ICT in Developing Regions (SPIDER) Center and in collaboration with Uganda Cancer Institute is currently mapping digital resources on cervical cancer in 16 African countries. This project aims to address the fragmented and uncoordinated digital health landscape around the entire continuum of […]
The National Cancer Control Strategy 2023-2027
The National Cancer Control Strategy 2023-2027 launched on Friday 14th July 2023 at the Ministry of Health-Kenya Headquarters at Afya House Nairobi. file:///C:/Users/KENCO/Downloads/NCC%20Strategy%202023-2028%20Final%20(2).pdf
Childhoodcancer Awareness Fundraiser
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (CCAM) is an annual global event celebrated in September to raise support, funding and awareness of childhood cancers and the impact on the families or caregivers. It is symbolized by a gold ribbon worn to commemorate the month. This year #KENCO is #GoingGold by helping fund […]
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (CCAM) Fundraiser
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (CCAM) is an annual global event celebrated in September to raise support, funding and awareness of childhood cancers and the impact on the families or caregivers. It is symbolized by a gold ribbon worn to commemorate the month. This year KENCO is #Going Gold by helping […]
GIST Awareness Day -July 13, 2022
What type of cancer is GIST? GISTs belong to a group of cancers called soft tissue sarcomas. Sarcomas are less-common cancers that develop in connective or supporting tissues. Sarcomas are derived from the general class of cells known as “mesenchymal cells”, found in bone, muscle, fat, cartilage, etc. In contrast, […]
National Cancer Survivors Day Food Drive
Thank you for making a difference through your compassion and generosity. National Cancer Survivors Day Food drive summary (3)
Kaposi’s Sarcoma Statistics
In Kenya, Kaposi Sarcoma is the 15th most common cancer type by incidence with 785 new cases (439m, 346f) diagnosed each year and 17th most common cancer type by mortality with 460 deaths (260m, 200f) annually according to Globocan 2020 data estimates. https://gco.iarc.fr/today/home
Kaposi’s Sarcoma Signs & Symptoms
Kaposi’s Sarcoma Signs & Symptoms Lesions on the skin: The first signs of KS are cancerous spots on the skin that are purple, red or brown; which may appear flat or raised. Lesions on mucous membranes: Lesions appearing in the mouth, anus or anywhere within the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Lesions […]