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Originally published by Nation Newstop
May 27, 2026
17h ago
KNH’s new machine big boost for cancer patients
The new equipment is a welcome addition to the existing radiotherapy infrastructure at the hospital...
✨ Key Highlights
The Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has commissioned a new radiotherapy machine, offering a significant boost and renewed hope for cancer patients facing extended waiting times.
- The state-of-the-art Linear Accelerator (LINAC) machine can treat between 50 and 120 patients daily, improving precision and easing patient access.
- Key organizations involved include the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) and the Social Health Authority (SHA).
- This upgrade comes as a relief following frequent breakdowns of the old machine, which had left patients without treatment for months, and alongside an increase in the SHA's oncology benefits package to Sh800,000.
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