Cardiovascular Diseases in Kenya: Causes, Burden, and Prevention
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are among the leading causes of illness and death in Kenya today. Once considered conditions affecting mainly high-income countries, heart disease and stroke are now widespread across both urban and rural Kenyan communities. The rising burden of cardiovascular diseases poses a serious public health, social, and economic challenge for the country. What
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Community-Driven NCD Care in Kakamega: Strengthening Health from the Grassroots
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as hypertension, diabetes, cancer, and chronic respiratory illnesses are an increasing health challenge in Kakamega County. Traditionally viewed as urban health problems, NCDs are now affecting rural and peri-urban communities across the county. In response, community-driven NCD care has emerged as a practical and sustainable approach to prevention, early detection, and
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NCD Awareness in Rural Kenya: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Way Forward
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, hypertension, cancer, and chronic respiratory illnesses are increasingly affecting rural communities in Kenya. While NCDs were once considered an urban problem, changing lifestyles, limited health information, and weak healthcare access have made rural populations equally vulnerable. Improving NCD awareness in rural Kenya is critical to early detection, prevention, and
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