# Mammogram in Garissa: book with a care navigator

_In Garissa, start with My Wellness Health's breast cancer risk assessment (KES 300). You learn what is due, and a care navigator books it at a facility..._

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Author: My Wellness Health, Editorial team · Reviewed by: the My Wellness Health clinical team on 7 Oct 2026

Last updated: 7 Oct 2026 · Published by My Wellness Health — Preventive Healthcare & Care Navigation

> In Garissa, start with My Wellness Health's breast cancer risk assessment (KES 300). You learn what is due, and a care navigator books it at a facility in Garissa County. A mammogram with a clinical breast exam every year from 40 to 55 and every 2 years from 56 to 74; a clinical breast exam every 3 years from 25.

**Age for yearly mammograms:** 40 to 55
_Then every 2 years to 74._

**Mammogram in Garissa at a glance**

| Who it is for | What you get | Price | Next step |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Women 40 to 74, or younger at high risk, in and around Garissa | The breast cancer risk assessment, your due date, and booking at a facility in Garissa County | KES 300 for the assessment; test paid at the facility | Request a callback |

## Mammogram in Garissa: common questions

**Q: Can I book mammogram in Garissa?**

A: Yes. Take the breast cancer risk assessment online, and a care navigator calls you back within 2 hours to book mammogram at a suitable facility in or near Garissa.

**Q: Who should be screened, and how often?**

A: A mammogram with a clinical breast exam every year from 40 to 55 and every 2 years from 56 to 74; a clinical breast exam every 3 years from 25.

**Q: How do you choose the facility in Garissa County?**

A: From Kenya's national register of health facilities, by the service you need, distance, budget and whether it works with SHA.

**Q: Where is cancer treated near Garissa?**

A: Garissa has a regional cancer centre serving north-eastern Kenya.

**Q: What does it cost?**

A: SHA's Primary Healthcare Fund lists breast cancer screening at facilities that offer it; mammogram prices vary by facility. The breast cancer risk assessment costs KES 300. Assessment fees do not include tests or consultations at the facility, which you pay there by cash, card, mobile money or insurance.

This page is health information to help you understand risks and next steps. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace a consultation with a qualified clinician. My Wellness Health is not a diagnostic service: we help you understand your risk and connect you with the right screening and care. In an emergency, go to the nearest hospital or call 999 or 112. If you are thinking of harming yourself, call Befrienders Kenya on +254 722 178 177 or the Kenya Red Cross toll-free line 1199.

## Sources

- [My Wellness Health](https://www.mywellnesshealth.co.ke/)
- [Ministry of Health Kenya, National Cancer Screening and Early Diagnosis Guidelines](https://www.iccp-portal.org/resources/national-cancer-screening-and-early-diagnosis-guidelines)
- [The Star, Kenya's national and regional cancer centres (2022)](https://www.the-star.co.ke/health/2022-06-24-cancer-care-remains-one-of-uhurus-biggest-achievements)

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