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Dr. Catherine Nyongesa, a renowned oncologist, has expressed her strong support for new initiatives aimed at bolstering Kenya’s capacity to combat cancer.
Her remarks come in the wake of Kiambu County’s recent rollout of the Esophageal Cancer Research Project, an ambitious collaboration between local health workers and the University of Manchester, UK.
The project spans five counties—Kiambu, Kisii, Nakuru, Meru, and Nyeri—and is focused on investigating the causes, prevalence, and nature of esophageal cancer, a growing concern in Kenya. Esophageal cancer is now ranked as the fourth most common cancer in the country, following breast, cervical, and prostate cancers.
“These efforts are highly commendable as cancer continues to claim lives and inflict economic strain,” said Dr. Nyongesa. “Research into esophageal cancer is essential for guiding policy and improving disease management. We urge other institutions to join in these efforts toward cancer prevention.”
The research project is expected to provide crucial data that could shape future health policies, contributing to better prevention, early detection, and treatment of esophageal cancer across the country.
