EPISODE · Nov 28, 2025 · 42 MIN
Breathe Easy: How Tech and AI Are Transforming Lung Cancer Care in Kenya
from Discovering Africa Thru' Technology · host Raziah Mwawanga
Cancer is rising — Tech can turn the tide.Join us as we explore how Technology and & AI are Transforming Lung Cancer Care in Kenya With Dr. Elias Melly the CEO of the National Cancer Institute of Kenya & LAA-MEA Chapter Steering Committee Member.Did you know that 44,000 people are annually diagonised with cancer in Kenya32,000 people die of Cancer Annually92% cancer patients die annuallyThere is a 5% survival rate for Cancer 90% of people diagnised with Lung Cancer dont smoke and not secondary smokers Your environment and upbringing can affect your genetic make up regardless of your race Join us to hear inspiring research, policy, information, advocacy and investment advice can reduce the burden of rising cancer.Dr Elias explores Targetted interventions and leveraging on technology to treat patients with targetted interventions get better outcomes with minimal side effects. Strategy Early detection, proper diagnosis, treatement and after care treatment, using Ai Powerered High Resolution X Rays, community engargement, intergrated screening programs and information are game changers in the fight against Lung Cancer.Dr Elias MellyNCI Twitter: @ncikenyaNCI Instagram: @nci_kenyaNCI LinkedIn: @National Cancer Institute of KenyaNCI Facebook: @National Cancer Institute of KenyaTwitter: @DrEliasMellyLinkedIn: @Dr. Elias Melly, M.DInstagram: Dr_EliasMellyFollow us on Twitter: @discoverAfrDATTInstagram:@discoverAfrDATTFacebook:discoverAfrDATTLinkedIn:@discoverAfrDATTEmail: discoveringafricadatt@gmailcom
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Cancer is rising — Tech can turn the tide.Join us as we explore how Technology and & AI are Transforming Lung Cancer Care in Kenya With Dr. Elias Melly the CEO of the National Cancer Institute of Kenya & LAA-MEA Chapter Steering Committee Member.Did you know that 44,000 people are annually diagonised with cancer in Kenya32,000 people die of Cancer Annually92% cancer patients die annuallyThere is a 5% survival rate for Cancer 90% of people diagnised with Lung Cancer dont smoke and not secondary smokers Your environment and upbringing can affect your genetic make up regardless of your race Join us to hear inspiring research, policy, information, advocacy and investment advice can reduce the burden of rising cancer.Dr Elias explores Targetted interventions and leveraging on technology to treat patients with targetted interventions get better outcomes with minimal side effects. Strategy Early detection, proper diagnosis, treatement and after care treatment, using Ai Powerered High Resolution X Rays, community engargement, intergrated screening programs and information are game changers in the fight against Lung Cancer.Dr Elias MellyNCI Twitter: @ncikenyaNCI Instagram: @nci_kenyaNCI LinkedIn: @National Cancer Institute of KenyaNCI Facebook: @National Cancer Institute of KenyaTwitter: @DrEliasMellyLinkedIn: @Dr. Elias Melly, M.DInstagram: Dr_EliasMellyFollow us on Twitter: @discoverAfrDATTInstagram:@discoverAfrDATTFacebook:discoverAfrDATTLinkedIn:@discoverAfrDATTEmail: discoveringafricadatt@gmailcom
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