WHO predicts cancer cases to double as Kenya's survival rates lag

For Kenyan breast cancer patients, the reality is already grim: 68pc are diagnosed at advanced stages, treatment delays average 18 to 24 months, and comprehensive care can cost over Sh3.8m..

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A new World Health Organization (WHO) global report reveals that cancer cases are projected to double by 2050, highlighting deepening treatment inequities, particularly in Kenya where late diagnosis and high costs lead to poor survival rates.

80% of women diagnosed with breast cancer in Kenya are unlikely to survive beyond five years.
The WHO Global Status Report on Cancer 2026 details a stark survival gap between high-income countries (85% five-year breast cancer survival) and sub-Saharan Africa (39%).
The direct cost of comprehensive cancer treatment in Kenya can exceed Sh3.8 million, making access difficult for many patients like Tecklah Wamalwa.

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