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Nairobi
Kenya
Cancer is the third most common cause of death due to chronic non-communicable diseases in Kenya, and 70 percent of diagnoses made in the country are in advanced stages. By joining C/Can, Nairobi’s city leaders will strive improve access to oncological care, in close cooperation with international experts and interested organisations"
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Joined C/CAN
September 2022
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Projects
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Phase
Stakeholder Engagement

Why it matters
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149.2Cancer incidence rate (per 100,000)
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4.4 MNairobi population
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103.2Cancer mortality rate (per 100,000)
Needs and challenges in Nairobi
A multidisciplinary technical committee of local experts and institutions is currently undertaking an analysis of the state of cancer care in the city and identifying essential priorities.
Stories from Nairobi
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