The Ministry of Health, through the National Cancer Control Program (NCCP), in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and other partners, has urged the media to be accurate when reporting about cancer ailments in order to curb misinformation and stigma associated with the disease.
Speaking during a media sensitisation forum on cancer reporting in Nairobi, Dr.
Joan Bor, Head, NCCP, said that the media plays a key role in shaping opinion concerning cancer treatment and debunking myths and misconceptions regarding both cervical and breast cancers. "As NCCP, we are deliberate on training the media since it is an important step towards enhancing cancer reporting, which calls for the media to be accurate and responsible," said Dr.
Bor.
