A report by the Kenya Network of Cancer Organizations states that over 60% of Cancer patients are facing challenges in accessing health services under the Social health insurance cover, SHA. The report shows that majority of patients deplete their benefits package before the end of each year. KENCO Executive Director Phoebe Ongadi while appearing before the National Assembly health committee, appealled for more funds to be allocated for Cancer Treatment and Mitigation, revealing that over 29 thousand Kenyans die due to cancer related diseases every year
