[PHOTOS] Ruto commissions cyberknife at KU referral hospital

President William Ruto on Monday commissioned a cyberknife, the latest equipment in cancer treatment.

The equipment which will be housed at the Kenyatta University Teaching, Research and Referral Hospital arrived into the country in October last year.

Ruto was accompanied by Health CS Susan Wafula, the KUTRRH board chair Olive Mugend, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and the Chief Justice Martha Koome among other dignitaries.

It was to be commissioned on December 15 last year but was delayed due to the complexity in the installation process.

The installation process had been estimated to take 60 days as advised by the manufacturer since the arrival of the machine.

Cyberknife is the latest technology that conducts non-invasive treatment for cancerous and non-cancerous tumours.

It uses advanced technology to track tumours anywhere in the body, with treatments conducted in one to five sessions.

It is globally acclaimed as the best treatment for brain tumours, lung tumours, prostate cancer tumours, meningiomas, vascular malfunctions among others.

The service will be fully funded by NHIF.