• The campaign emphasizes the Single Visit Approach—Screen and Treat 100%, ensuring women receive timely screening and immediate treatment where eligible. At Gilgil Sub-County Hospital and MCH units, healthcare workers are actively sensitizing mothers on cervical cancer prevention, screening, treatment, and HPV vaccination for girls aged 15 years and below.

This January, Nakuru County’s Department of Health has activated a countywide Cervical Cancer Action Forum, rallying health workers, communities, and partners to create awareness, generate demand for screening, and save lives.

Across Nakuru County, health facilities are buzzing with activity as teams take services closer to women.

Screening, treatment, and awareness sessions are underway at Gilgil Sub-County Hospital, Neissuit Health Centre, Mwariki Dispensary, Nyamamithi, Maai Mahiu, and Karagita. Similar efforts are unfolding in Rongai, Kuresoi North, Molo, and Nakuru East, reaching women not only in health facilities but also in schools and community spaces.

The campaign emphasizes the Single Visit Approach—Screen and Treat 100%, ensuring women receive timely screening and immediate treatment where eligible. At Gilgil Sub-County Hospital and MCH units, healthcare workers are actively sensitizing mothers on cervical cancer prevention, screening, treatment, and HPV vaccination for girls aged 15 years and below.

County Health CECM Roselyn Mungai has urged teams to “wear teal, raise awareness, vaccinate, screen, and treat,” reminding residents that every action taken today could mean a mother, sister, or daughter spared tomorrow.

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“More outreaches and in-reaches are ongoing throughout January across all public facilities, reaching women in facilities, schools, and community settings,” the County Government notes.

Nakuru’s efforts align with the global 90-70-90 targets: 90% HPV vaccination, 70% screening, and 90% treatment. By rallying communities and health workers, the county is making sure no woman is left behind in the fight against cervical cancer.

Cervical cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among women globally, despite being preventable, detectable, and treatable when identified early. In Kenya, late diagnosis remains a major challenge, often limiting treatment options. To change this narrative, Nakuru County has rolled out the Cervical Cancer Action Forum with one clear goal: to save lives.

According to the World Health Organization, cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among women worldwide, with 90% of deaths occurring in low- and middle-income countries. Africa alone accounts for nearly a quarter of these deaths.

Kenya has also launched a five-year National Cervical Cancer Elimination Action Plan (2026–2030) aimed at preventing, detecting, and treating cervical cancer to drastically reduce cases and deaths. Developed with support from WHO, the plan aligns Kenya with global targets to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health problem.

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