LAUNCH OF THE CHUN JEONG-EUN-NYONG’O CANCER CENTRE

The County Government of Kisumu and the Works Smart Cities Forum (WSCF) have announced the launch of the CHUN JEONG-EUN-NYONG’O Cancer Centre as the first flagship project of the Africa Smart Cities & Townships Alliance (ASCA).

Speaking during the signing of the agreement in the presence of Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o, the Chairman and President of WSCF, Jaewon Peter Chun, stated that the Centre, to be established in Kisumu, will serve more than 50 million residents in the Lake Victoria Basin and neighboring regions.

“It will provide an integrated model of care which will include: Early diagnosis and advanced treatment facilities, palliative and rehabilitation services, comprehensive patient and family education programs, training and capacity building for medical professionals, Development of a Medical School and Research Hub, creation of a Smart Medical City integrating innovation, education and care, regional connectivity through Lake Victoria’s waterway transport system as well as subsidiary facilities like residential houses, hotel, museum and cultural as well as religious facilities “Chun said.

The Centre represents not only a milestone in healthcare innovation but also a beacon of international cooperation, bringing together Kenya, Korea, India, UK and other global partners under the shared vision of smart, inclusive and sustainable cities.

The project is named in honor of Chun Jeong-eun, whose life of faith and resilience continues to inspire hope for cancer patients worldwide. It is also in recognition of Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o’s leadership in healthcare and urban development, which he has laid the foundation for through transformative initiatives.

 Governor Nyong’o said the project is a fantastic gift for the people of Kisumu and East Africa Region.

“By you touching the lives of people through this project, it shows how brotherly and human nature of you” he said.

The CHUN-EUN-NYONG’O Cancer Centre embodies ASCA’S mission; to drive smart, people-centered development across Africa where technology, infrastructure and humanity converge for a healthier and more sustainable future.