AMPATH Kenya has officially launched the Integrated Model for Access, Retention and Advanced Breast Cancer Care, a new initiative aimed at improving access to high quality cancer care for patients across the country.
During the launch at Afya House on Wednesday, the AMPATH team outlined the three-year project to the Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Dr. Ouma Oluga, noting that it seeks to reduce the burden of breast cancer in Kenya by strengthening interventions across the entire continuum of care.
The project will enhance community awareness and prevention, build healthcare worker capacity through targeted training, and strengthen service delivery systems.
It will also expand access to timely diagnosis and treatment through structured patient navigation and coordinated referral mechanisms.
Additionally, the initiative will optimise care delivery platforms and generate implementation evidence to inform national guidelines and health policy.
The programme aims to reduce late stage presentation, improve retention in care, and enhance breast cancer survival outcomes nationwide.
Dr. Oluga encouraged the adoption of a holistic, community-based approach that prioritises patient-centred care and incorporates digital solutions at the community level.
He emphasised the use of digital tools to monitor and address patient challenges such as distance to healthcare facilities and financial constraints, while empowering citizens to actively engage with the healthcare system through advocacy and sensitisation efforts.
