Stoma World Kenya, a non-governmental organisation, has partnered with the Kenya Red Cross Society Kirinyaga Chapter to raise awareness about colon cancer and improve the quality of life for survivors across the country.
The initiative, launched on March 1st this year, is International Colon Cancer Awareness Month, which aims at fighting stigma, advocating for better healthcare policies, and providing home care support to survivors, especially those in remote areas who struggle to access medical services.
Stoma World Kenya provides patients living with ileostomies, urostomies and colostomies with essential care and support.
Therapist Lawrence Gichini from Stoma Kenya said colon cancer remains one of the least understood and most stigmatised diseases in Kenya.
