KENYATTA NATIONAL HOSPITAL

Kenya Slashes Breast Cancer Treatment Costs by 67% Through Roche Partnership

- The Kenyan Ministry of Health has partnered with Roche East Africa to reduce breast cancer treatment costs from Sh120,000 to Sh40,000 per session, representing a 67% cost reduction. - The agreement eliminates co-payments for patients at all Social Health Authority-accredited facilities, including public, faith-based, and private hospitals. - This initiative addresses a critical need as breast cancer affects 6,799 women annually in Kenya and accounts for 23.3% of all cancer diagnoses among women. - The partnership aims to strengthen Kenya's cancer care framework by improving access to essential medicines, enhancing healthcare professional capacity, and expanding screening programs.