Kenya will mark World Lymphoedema Day for the first time at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH). The event aims to shed light on lymphoedema, a chronic condition that causes progressive swelling and is often misunderstood.

• Lymphoedema is a chronic, progressive swelling condition that can affect mobility, dignity, mental health, and livelihoods.
• Key organizers include KNH in partnership with the Physiotherapy Council of Kenya and the Kenya Society of Physiotherapists.
• The commemoration addresses the significant burden of lymphoedema in Kenya, particularly as cancer survival rates improve and neglected tropical diseases persist, leaving many without adequate care.