National Cancer Institute of Kenya shared on X:
“World Cancer Research Day | Advancing Cancer Research for a Healthier Kenya
The National Cancer Institute of Kenya (NCI-K) is strengthening cancer research as a critical foundation for better prevention, early detection, treatment, survivorship and cancer control.
Through the NCI-K Fund for Research, 20 cancer research projects have been supported cross 8 universities, including University of Embu, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Chuka University Official, University of Nairobi, University of Eastern Africa Baraton, Maseno University, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST), and Strathmore University; research institutions; Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), Ciheb Kenya, Hugo Romano, Management and Research Consultants (AMREC Africa), counties, including Wajir County and health facilities, Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital, Scanlab Research, generating locally relevant evidence to inform healthcare practice, planning and policy.
More than 500 applications were received through the two funding calls, demonstrating the growing research capacity and interest in cancer research in Kenya.
The research supported by NCI-K is already producing practical outputs.
These include an AI-based breast cancer detection prototype and annotated mammogram dataset, quality systems for molecular testing of childhood leukemia, an antibiogram for opportunistic pathogens in oncology settings, an aflatox in monitoring and eradication application, a colorectal cancer survivorship guide and care template, and policy and legal analyses on benefit-sharing in cancer research.
The Institute has also strengthened cancer surveillance and data systems. The National Cancer Registry and Dashboard now captures more than 114,000 cancer cases from 83 reporting facilities, while the EMPOWER digital platform supports patient navigation across more than 57 facilities and has reached over 8,000 patients.
Research capacity is also being expanded.
Kenya has been designated an IARC-GICR Centre of Expertise for Sub-Saharan Africa, while more than 500 cancer registrars have been trained, including 13 WHO globally certified cancer registrars, with national registrars deployed to support cancer registration across the country.
On this World Cancer Research Day, NCI-K reaffirms its commitment to research that generates evidence, strengthens cancer data, builds national capacity and translates knowledge into action-helping shape a stronger and more responsive cancer control system for Kenya.
Towards a Cancer-Free Nation.”
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