Advanced system to boost cancer treatment in Kenya
Trade and Investments Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano when she unveiled the advanced Cobalt 60 radiotherapy calibration system for cancer treatment.
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What you need to know:
The system is poised to revolutionise cancer treatment in the country.
System was jointly procured by Kebs and the International Atomic Energy Agency.
Cancer patients in the country are set to have some relief, following Kenya’s acquisition of a critical treatment system for the disease, the first of its kind in the region.
The advanced Cobalt 60 radiotherapy calibration system was unveiled by Trade and Investments Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano, as she oversaw the unveiling of Kenya Bureau of Standards (Kebs) 2023-27 strategic plan.