The Cancer Prevention and Control (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, 2022
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E-Health and Telemedicine Legally Defined for Cancer Care
The Bill amends Section 2 of the Principal Act to formally introduce definitions for e-Health (the combined use of electronic communication and information technology) and telemedicine (delivering healthcare services and sharing medical knowledge over distance).
National Cancer Institute Mandated to Promote Primary Healthcare Integration
The amendment to Section 5 adds a statutory duty for the National Cancer Institute of Kenya to promote cancer treatment as an active, standard component of primary healthcare services.
Collaborative Training Framework for Oncology Human Resources
The Bill amends Section 31 to require the National Cancer Institute to collaborate directly with the national government department responsible for health to promote the training of human resources for oncology services.
Bill No.
No. 45 of 2022
Gazette No.
Supplement No. 170 of 2022
Sponsor
Abdul Rahim Dawood
Background
The Cancer Prevention and Control (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, 2022 seeks to amend the Cancer Prevention and Control Act, 2012 (No. 15 of 2012). The Principal Act established the National Cancer Institute of Kenya to coordinate and encourage activities aimed at cancer prevention and control. This amendment bill seeks to update the statutory framework to incorporate modern digital health communication tools, make cancer treatment a fundamental part of primary healthcare, and address gaps in specialized human resources for oncology.
Key Amendments
Section 2: New Definitions
The Bill introduces modern medical terminology into the interpretation section of the Act:
- e-Health: Defined as the combined use of electronic communication and information technology in the health sector.
- telemedicine: Defined as the provision of health care services and sharing of medical knowledge over distance using telecommunications, including consultative, diagnostic, and treatment services.
Section 5: Expansion of Institute Functions
The amendment expands the scope of functions for the National Cancer Institute of Kenya under Section 5 to include:
- Promoting the use of e-health and telemedicine specifically for the prevention and management of persons with cancer.
- Promoting the treatment of persons with cancer as an essential component of primary healthcare.
Section 31: Human Resource Development
The Bill amends Section 31 by inserting a new subsection requiring the Institute to collaborate with the national government department responsible for health to promote the training of human resources for oncology services.
New Obligations
- The National Cancer Institute of Kenya is obligated to collaborate with the national government's health department to coordinate, design, and promote specialized training programs for oncology healthcare cadres.
- The Institute must also integrate and promote digital delivery mechanisms, specifically telemedicine and e-health, as active strategies for cancer prevention and clinical management across distances.
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