12/08/2026
The Kilifi County Department of Health hosted Dr. Gijs Walraven, Global Director of Health at the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) and General Manager of Aga Khan Health Services, for an assessment visit to the Kilifi County Referral Hospital (KCRH) Cancer Centre.
Dr. Gilbert Angore, Medical Superintendent of Kilifi County Referral Hospital, together with members of the hospital's oncology team, received Dr. Walraven, whose visit assessed progress and operations at the Cancer Centre, particularly the Chemotherapy Unit, with discussions covering service delivery, operational gaps, and opportunities to strengthen collaboration between AKDN and the Kilifi County Government.
Particular focus was placed on improving services for cervical, breast and prostate cancers, which account for a significant proportion of the oncology burden in Kilifi County.
The AKDN delegation also conducted an on-site assessment of the Cancer Centre's infrastructure and daily operations, underscoring a shared commitment to strengthening access to quality cancer care for the people of Kilifi.