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The high number of men testing positive for prostate cancer in Mwingi west sub county in Kitui county is raising a lot of concern among men. During a medical camp organized by Kitui county department of Health in partnership with African Medical Research Foundation AMREF, Mwingi west sub county public health officer, Joseph Kimwele revealed that four out of every ten men are diagnosed with the disease. Kimwele emphasized the importance of early screening noting that those with early signs of prostate cancer are being referred to level 4 hospitals for treatment and specialized care. The beneficiaries lauded the free medical camp saying it had eased the burden of walking long distanceS for medical assistance.
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Prostate cancer concerns : Cases on the rise among men in Mwingi West
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