The Social Health Authority (SHA) will now fully cover the cost of a vital cancer therapy, following a new partnership between the Ministry of Health and Roche Pharmaceuticals. This collaboration drastically reduces treatment costs for breast and gastric cancers, making the therapy accessible at all SHA-contracted facilities nationwide.

• Treatment cost reduced from Sh120,000 to Sh40,000 per session, with no copayment.
• Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale emphasized expanding access to affordable, high-quality cancer care.
• More than 70 percent of cancer cases in Kenya are diagnosed at late stages, highlighting the need for early detection and improved diagnostic infrastructure.