Health system gaps and social fears create barriers to Cervical Cancer treatment in Kenya

A recent study highlights how fear and stigma significantly impact women's decisions to undergo cervical cancer screening and follow through with treatment. Many women fear receiving a negative diagnosis, especially if they perceive cancer as fatal or a financial burden. The anticipation of community stigma also plays a role in their reluctance.

FHS hosts Breastfeeding bootcamp, equipping future doctors to champion breastfeeding

 

A recent Breastfeeding bootcamp hosted by the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) and facilitated by seasoned speakers from the Kenya Association for Breastfeeding on the 26th June 2026, underscored the unparalleled importance of breast milk, highlighting its importance over alternatives and the benefits it offers to both infants and mothers.