Media mogul and veteran journalist Catherine Kasavuli who has been fighting cancer is appealing for blood donations from people of goodwill

She is currently admitted to the private wing of Kenyatta National Hospital.

In a blood request form, KNH asked the public to donate blood for the celebrated journalist.

“KNH usually gives the patient what is required from their blood bank as long as donors have presented themselves. They don’t restrict donations to blood type factor hence anyone can donate,” stated KBC Managing Director Samuel Maina.

“Dear friends, colleagues, and well-wishers Our dear colleague Catherine Kasavuli is hospitalized at the LNH after being diagnosed with Cervical cancer. For those who can, she needs a blood transfusion urgently. Your prayers and moral support will be very welcome,” read the statement further.

Catherine Kasavuli is a universal recipient therefore donations from any blood group are welcome.

Kasauli was nicknamed the TV Queen for her commendable job as a journalist in the 1980s. She made a comeback to the screens in 2020 after having left for corporate work and business for eight years.

She hosts a show called the Legend Edition every weekend on the national broadcaster KBC.

She launched her journalistic career at the Voice of Kenya which was later rebranded KBC. She joined KTN in March 1990 and set history as the first anchor to broadcast live. Previously bulletins were aired in a pre-recorded format.

She later joined the Royal Media Services’ Citizen TV and became corporate affairs manager. 

Facts About Cervical Cancer.

•If detected in its formative stages, cervical cancer is treatable

•Approxiqmtely 15 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer each week

•The human papillomavirus is the leading cause of cervical cancer. It is however not transmitted through Sexually Transmitted Diseases.

•Regular Cervical cancer screening and vaccination are recommended for women above the age of fifteen.

•Women with HIV are more likely to get cervical cancer than women who do not have HIV/AIDS

•Cervical cancer is the fourth most prevalent form of cancer among women