Community-based Cancer Screening in Western Kenya: Early Results from the Clinic on Wheels Programme
Research — 2026
research
2026
JOOTRH Research Journal
Authors
Atieno G, Ochieng D, Mwende R
Abstract
This study evaluates the early outcomes of community-based cancer screening using the mobile Clinic on Wheels in Kisumu County, Kenya.
Background: Cancer screening uptake in rural and peri-urban Western Kenya remains low. Methods: Descriptive analysis of screening data. Results: Significant uptake with early-stage detection. Conclusions: Mobile screening improves access and early detection.