NTRH, International Cancer Institute Partner To Fight Cancer
Updated on: Mar 10, 2021
International Cancer Institute has joined Laikipias efforts to fight cancer.
Through the Empower Cancer Clinic which was established at NTRH by the County First Ladies Association, the government has been attracting more partners to eradicate all types of cancer.
On Thursday March 4, 2021, the partnership saw a team from ICI and the NTRH treat 23 cancer patients. The partnership started during the Cervical Cancer Prevention Week in January when ICI took some samples from those who had presented themselves for screening at Central Park. Five cases were confirmed positive from the 30 samples taken, and were among the 25 being treated on the 4th of March.
We have come with six of our specialists to offer treatment, screening and training the heath workers, said Ms. Gloria Kitur, the Programme Manager, Shining Tower Project International Cancer Institute based in Eldoret.
ICI is a non-governmental Not for Profit organization based in Eldoret-Kenya, whose main purpose is to expand education and training opportunities in cancer care and research across sub-Saharan Africa through multi-sectoral collaborations and partnerships with relevant organizations both governmental and Non-governmental.
The new LEEP machine at NTRH has enhanced the learning and treatment, coupled with the colposcope machine. (the LEEP machine is used as part of the diagnosis and treatment for abnormal or cancerous conditions in the cervix, while the colposcopy machine is used to closely examine the womens lower genitalia for signs of disease).
The ICI team worked together with NTRH medics to learn new skills like electronic data collection and storage, the improved ways of detecting cancers at an early stage.
The ICIs logistics officer, programme officer, data manager, oncology nurse and two general practitioners worked with at least one staff from NTRH in the relevant field for on job experience and mentorship.
We have agreed with the ICI to assist us in technical support that is keeping electronic records Laikipia County First Lady Maria Mbeneka said.
Jane Matimu, the NTRHs Palliative Care Nurse embraced the visitors expertise which they shared with them, citing it is the way to go to manage the hospital huge data.
Getting the on-job experience was fascinating as we learned new things like electronic data storage. The method ensures that by the end of the day you have all your data in one place. she said.
The joint clinic which will be happening after every three weeks operates at no charges for the patients.
It has cancer screening points, and also advice for further better health living. The ICI team will be collecting samples from the hospital every time they visit for advanced screening at their Eldoret facility.
The clinic also saves on the patients long travels in search of cancer screening and treatment services. This partnership between NTRH and ICI will go on for at least two years.
Laikipia is among the slightly over 10 county governments and other organizations that ICI is working with.
The organization, which provides integrated cancer related services, also provides online training for the doctors and will at some point invite NTRH staff to their Eldoret facility
Through the Empower Cancer Clinic which was established at NTRH by the County First Ladies Association, the government has been attracting more partners to eradicate all types of cancer.
On Thursday March 4, 2021, the partnership saw a team from ICI and the NTRH treat 23 cancer patients. The partnership started during the Cervical Cancer Prevention Week in January when ICI took some samples from those who had presented themselves for screening at Central Park. Five cases were confirmed positive from the 30 samples taken, and were among the 25 being treated on the 4th of March.
We have come with six of our specialists to offer treatment, screening and training the heath workers, said Ms. Gloria Kitur, the Programme Manager, Shining Tower Project International Cancer Institute based in Eldoret.
ICI is a non-governmental Not for Profit organization based in Eldoret-Kenya, whose main purpose is to expand education and training opportunities in cancer care and research across sub-Saharan Africa through multi-sectoral collaborations and partnerships with relevant organizations both governmental and Non-governmental.
The new LEEP machine at NTRH has enhanced the learning and treatment, coupled with the colposcope machine. (the LEEP machine is used as part of the diagnosis and treatment for abnormal or cancerous conditions in the cervix, while the colposcopy machine is used to closely examine the womens lower genitalia for signs of disease).
The ICI team worked together with NTRH medics to learn new skills like electronic data collection and storage, the improved ways of detecting cancers at an early stage.
The ICIs logistics officer, programme officer, data manager, oncology nurse and two general practitioners worked with at least one staff from NTRH in the relevant field for on job experience and mentorship.
We have agreed with the ICI to assist us in technical support that is keeping electronic records Laikipia County First Lady Maria Mbeneka said.
Jane Matimu, the NTRHs Palliative Care Nurse embraced the visitors expertise which they shared with them, citing it is the way to go to manage the hospital huge data.
Getting the on-job experience was fascinating as we learned new things like electronic data storage. The method ensures that by the end of the day you have all your data in one place. she said.
The joint clinic which will be happening after every three weeks operates at no charges for the patients.
It has cancer screening points, and also advice for further better health living. The ICI team will be collecting samples from the hospital every time they visit for advanced screening at their Eldoret facility.
The clinic also saves on the patients long travels in search of cancer screening and treatment services. This partnership between NTRH and ICI will go on for at least two years.
Laikipia is among the slightly over 10 county governments and other organizations that ICI is working with.
The organization, which provides integrated cancer related services, also provides online training for the doctors and will at some point invite NTRH staff to their Eldoret facility
