Nairobi Cancer Registry, KEMRI (@cancerreg_ke) 's Twitter Profile
Nairobi Cancer Registry, KEMRI

@cancerreg_ke

The IARC-GICR Centre of Expertise for Sub-Saharan Africa responsible for Training, Mentorship and Technical support in Cancer Surveillance.

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linkhttps://www.kemri.org/cancer-registry/ calendar_today04-03-2020 16:37:15

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Ministry of Health (@moh_kenya) 's Twitter Profile Photo

1: #KEMRI has been designated as the collaborating Centre for the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) to support capacity building for cancer registries in sub-Sahara Africa.

1: #KEMRI has been designated as the collaborating Centre for the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) to support capacity building for cancer registries in sub-Sahara Africa.
Freddie Bray (@freddiebray_) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Privileged that IARC is part of the 2nd National Cancer Control Workshop in Nairobi with WHO and AFCRN to discuss how existing population-based cancer registries can be strengthened and new registries established in Kenya to support the NCCP GICR at IARC IARC

Privileged that IARC is part of the 2nd National Cancer Control Workshop in Nairobi with WHO and AFCRN to discuss how existing population-based cancer registries can be strengthened and new registries established in Kenya to support the NCCP <a href="/GICR_IARC/">GICR at IARC</a> <a href="/IARCWHO/">IARC</a>
Kenya Medical Research Institute (@kemri_kenya) 's Twitter Profile Photo

January is #CervicalCancerAwareness month! In Kenya, 9 women die daily from #CervicalCancer 2nd most common cancer in women with 5,250 cases annually despite being the most preventable and treatable forms of cancer. Without action, this number is projected to double by 2040.

January is #CervicalCancerAwareness month!

In Kenya, 9 women die daily from #CervicalCancer 2nd most common cancer in women with 5,250 cases annually despite being the most preventable and treatable forms of cancer. Without action, this number  is projected to double by 2040.
National Cancer Institute of Kenya (@ncikenya) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Cervical cancer can be prevented by getting vaccinated against HPV, having regular Pap tests and HPV tests, and avoiding or limiting the risk factors including having multiple partners. HPV vaccine is freely available for all girls in Kenya, ages 9 – 15.

Cervical cancer can be prevented by getting vaccinated against HPV, having regular Pap tests and HPV tests, and avoiding or limiting the risk factors including having multiple partners. HPV vaccine is freely available for all girls in Kenya, ages 9 – 15.
Kenya Medical Research Institute (@kemri_kenya) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We will be holding a free Medical Camp in Taptengelei, Nandi Kenya alongside the Kenya Tourism Board Trail Series. The following services will be available: ✅️Cancer screening and education ✅️Diabetes ✅️Hypertension ✅️NCDs 📆17 - 18 January 2025 📢Spread the word.

We will be holding a free Medical Camp in Taptengelei, Nandi Kenya alongside the <a href="/magicalkenya/">Kenya Tourism Board</a> Trail Series.

The following services will be available:
✅️Cancer screening and education
✅️Diabetes
✅️Hypertension
✅️NCDs

📆17 - 18 January 2025
📢Spread the word.
Anne Korir (@annkorir) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today we are at Tindiret-Barngetuny Mountain run, offering free screening for cervical and breast cancer and also a medical camp conducting free medical checkups and treatment. Nairobi Cancer Registry, KEMRI Hon.Julius Melly

Anne Korir (@annkorir) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A successful free medical camp, screening and treatment, thank you KEMRI team and County government of Nandi. We continue these activities today at the Tindiret-Barngetuny Mountain run.

Anne Korir (@annkorir) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This was such a great opportunity to screen several women since they turned out in large numbers. We will follow up the women with positive HPV results and link them to care after further tests at KEMRI

Ministry of Health (@moh_kenya) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Cervical Cancer Symptoms Early signs: ⚠️ Abnormal bleeding (after intimacy, between periods, or after menopause) ⚠️ Unusual discharge or pelvic pain Advanced signs: ⚠️ Back pain, leg swelling, or tiredness See a doctor if you notice these signs. Early detection saves

Cervical Cancer Symptoms
 Early signs:
 ⚠️ Abnormal bleeding (after intimacy, between periods, or after menopause)
 ⚠️ Unusual discharge or pelvic pain
Advanced signs:
 ⚠️ Back pain, leg swelling, or tiredness
See a doctor if you notice these signs. Early detection saves
National Cancer Institute of Kenya (@ncikenya) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The County Government of Turkana is getting ready for the World Cancer Day, massive community mobilization ongoing for the free cancer screening exercise to be conducted by the National Cancer Institute of Kenya from 30th January to 5th February 2025. a

The <a href="/TurkanaCountyKE/">County Government of Turkana</a> is getting ready for the World Cancer Day, massive community mobilization ongoing for the free cancer screening exercise to be conducted by the National Cancer Institute of Kenya from 30th January to 5th February 2025.  a
Nairobi Cancer Registry, KEMRI (@cancerreg_ke) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This World Cancer Day we Unite in the fight against cancer. We will continue working tirelessly in our mission of cancer surveillance, research, training and supporting cancer patients through effective policies and advocating for better care. #WorldCancerDay #UnitedByUnique

This World Cancer Day we Unite in the fight against cancer. We will continue working tirelessly in our mission of cancer surveillance, research, training and supporting cancer patients through effective policies and advocating for better care.
#WorldCancerDay
#UnitedByUnique
Anne Korir (@annkorir) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today we add our voices to conversations on cancer. We join Union for International #CancerControl in marking #WorldCancerDay2025 and promoting the theme #UnitedByUnique Join us tonight.

Today we add our voices to conversations on cancer. We join <a href="/uicc/">Union for International #CancerControl</a> in marking #WorldCancerDay2025  and promoting the theme #UnitedByUnique 
Join us tonight.
Nairobi Cancer Registry, KEMRI (@cancerreg_ke) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today we are thrilled to be part of the global movement in Celebrating #World Cancer day.Together we are united in improving cancer outcomes in the fight against cancer. #WorldCancerDay #UnitedByUnique

Today we are thrilled to be part of the global movement in Celebrating #World Cancer day.Together we are united in improving cancer outcomes in the fight against cancer.
#WorldCancerDay
 #UnitedByUnique
Dr Elias Melly, M.D (@dreliasmelly) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Great meeting (in my office ) with Dr. Freddie Bray , Director Cancer Surveillance, International Agency for Research in Cancer (IARC) and Dr. Max from Africa Cancer Registration Network ( AFCRN).

Great meeting (in my office ) with Dr. <a href="/FreddieBray_/">Freddie Bray</a> , Director Cancer Surveillance, International Agency for Research in Cancer (IARC) and Dr. Max from Africa Cancer Registration Network ( AFCRN).
National Cancer Institute (@thenci) 's Twitter Profile Photo

February is #NationalCancerPreventionMonth. Thanks to research, we know there are actions we can take to lower the risk of developing cancer. Learn more. go.nih.gov/WHGIMNx #CancerPrevention

February is #NationalCancerPreventionMonth. Thanks to research, we know there are actions we can take to lower the risk of developing cancer. Learn more. go.nih.gov/WHGIMNx #CancerPrevention