Kenya's National Cancer Institute is seeking Sh250 million in a supplementary budget to bolster cancer prevention, early detection, and diagnosis efforts, highlighting critical funding gaps.

• The National Cancer Institute of Kenya is requesting Sh250 million to address urgent needs in cancer control.
• Principal Secretary for Medical Services Ouma Oluga defended the broader health sector's supplementary budget, emphasizing its importance for Universal Health Coverage and stalled projects.
• The institute's Acting CEO, Elias Melly, stated that current funding falls drastically short of operationalizing the institute's mandate to reduce the cancer burden, with significant underinvestment in prevention despite its cost-effectiveness.