October is breast cancer awareness month.
Early diagnosis of cancer increases the chances for successful treatment.
According to the National Cancer Institute of Kenya, the five most common cancers in Kenya are breast, cervical, prostate, esophageal, and colorectal.
In Kenya, cancer is the 3rd leading cause of death after infectious and cardiovascular diseases, this is according to International Agency for Research in Cancer (IARC).
IARC research also established that, as of 2018, there were 47,887 new cases of cancer annually with a mortality of 32,987.
This represents close to 45% increase in incidence compared to the previous report that estimated 37,000 new cancer cases annually with an annual mortality of 28,500 in 2012.
Bliss Healthcare
Bliss Healthcare has brought revolutionary medical care close to the people.
Regular screening has been shown to catch cervical cancer early on, making it easier to treat.
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Bliss Healthcare conducts both the HPV Test or the Pap Smear Test to check for cervical cancer.
The medical centers offer affordable services at any of their hospitals countrywide.
Women are advised to visit any of Bliss Medical Centres countrywide for affordable services.
Bliss Healthcare is the largest integrated network of outpatient medical centres in Kenya with 65 medical centers spread over 37 of the country’s 47 counties.
The network serves over 80,000 patients each month through its workforce of over 2,000 employees. Some of the services it offers include: Doctor’s consultation, Laboratory, Pharmacy, Optical, Dental, X-Ray, Ultrasound, CT Scan, and Specialty Clinic services such as Physician, Orthopedic, Obstetric/Gynaecology, Dermatology, Physiotherapy among others.
Bliss Healthcare’s network of clinics includes all the services designed to increase accessibility to advanced primary, specialty, and ambulatory care services at an affordable cost.
Bliss serves clients from all segments including Teachers Service Commission (TSC), National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), insurance companies, and direct walk-in clients.
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