According to her, the situation is becoming worse as many patients have no choice but to sell everything they own just to continue treatment.
Karua spoke strongly about the emotional and financial burden cancer is placing on families.
She said it was disturbing to hear that while patients are struggling to survive, billions of shillings meant to support healthcare services are reportedly being misused.
She warned that corruption within the healthcare system is denying sick Kenyans the support they desperately need.
She explained that families should not have to choose between survival and poverty.
According to Karua, it is painful for parents and guardians to watch their property and lifetime investments disappear while trying to keep their relatives alive.
She added that the healthcare system must be fixed to ensure patients receive affordable and reliable treatment.
Karua also addressed young families, encouraging them to plan their future with hope instead of fear.
She said many young couples are now living with constant worry that a serious illness could destroy everything they have worked for.
She urged leaders to create a system where families can build their lives confidently without the fear of being pushed into debt by medical bills.
Residents who spoke during the visit described the challenges of accessing treatment, including the high cost of drugs, transport expenses to referral hospitals, and long waiting times for services.
Some families said they have been forced to rely on public fundraising and community support to continue treatment for their loved ones.
Health experts in the region have also warned that the increasing number of cancer cases requires urgent government attention.
They say early detection programs, affordable screening services, and well-equipped treatment centres are necessary to reduce deaths and financial suffering among patients.