Our Programs – Kenya NCD Resource and Support Center
Our Programs

Shaping a New Future for NCD Care in Kenya

We are redefining how communities engage with non-communicable diseases — making prevention, care, and support accessible, dignified, and community-driven across Kakamega County and beyond.

19 Programs & Services
3 Interconnected Pillars
80% of NCDs are Preventable
70% of People with NCDs Undiagnosed
Our Approach

A Community-Driven Model for Lasting Change

At the Kenya NCD Resource and Support Center, we are developing a central hub for awareness, early detection, coordinated care, and psychosocial support — bridging the gaps between individuals, families, and health systems.

Conceived as a serene, therapeutic sanctuary, the Center will integrate clinical excellence with emotional well-being, physical activity, nutrition, education, and community outreach — creating a lived experience of respect, hope, and renewal for everyone who walks through its doors.

Our three pillars are not separate tracks — they are interconnected layers of a single, integrated model that is locally rooted, people-centered, and system-strengthening. Together, they shift the culture of health in Kenya toward resilience, compassion, and collective action.

Our Three Pillars

Prevention · Management · Support

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Pillar One
NCD Prevention

Targeting the Root Causes of NCDs

Prevention is the most powerful investment a community can make. We empower communities to stop NCDs before they start through accessible, joyful, and culturally relevant programs — delivered at the Center and through outreaches in schools, villages, markets, and churches.

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Pillar Two
NCD Management

Coordinating Care with Compassion and Dignity

Living with an NCD should not be a solitary or overwhelming journey. We close the gap in Kenya's health system — offering dedicated, coordinated NCD support through integrated one-stop pathways, multidisciplinary teams, and telemedicine in a peaceful, respectful environment.

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Pillar Three
NCD Support

Walking the Journey Together

NCDs affect far more than the body. We walk alongside individuals, families, and communities through the emotional, social, spiritual, and practical dimensions of living with NCDs — because resilience is built through human connection, shared strength, and culturally rooted care.

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Why It Matters

The Scale of the NCD Challenge in Kenya

NCDs account for a growing share of Kenya's disease burden. Our three-pillar approach is built to address this crisis across every stage — before, during, and beyond diagnosis.

80%

Prevention is Key

Over 80% of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and some cancers are preventable with lifestyle changes and early action. Prevention saves costs, reaches more people, and builds societal resilience.

70%

Closing the Care Gap

Over 70% of people with NCDs remain undiagnosed or untreated. Coordinated management reduces complications and acute hospital admissions, improving long-term health outcomes.

1 in 3

Mental Health & NCDs

1 in 3 people with chronic illness experiences depression or anxiety. Psychosocial and community support dramatically improves well-being and makes long-term disease management more effective.

System Strengthening

We work alongside primary healthcare facilities with strong referral pathways — complementing existing care with specialized NCD services that reduce system strain rather than duplicating it.

Integrated Model

One Center. Three Pillars. One Community.

Our three pillars form a seamless care and referral chain — ensuring every person receives timely, compassionate support from prevention through advanced illness.

🛡️ Prevention Lifestyle · Screening · Education · Awareness
🏥 The Happy Place Community Health Hub · Khumusalaba, Kakamega
🩺 Management Consultations · Diagnostics · Pharmacy · Rehab
🤝 Support Individual · Family · Community · Advocacy

"It is not just about services — it is about shifting the culture of health in Kenya toward one of resilience, compassion, and collective action."

Join Our Mission

Partner With Us to Transform NCD Care

Whether you are a funder, a healthcare institution, a government agency, or an individual who believes in community health — there is a role for you in building The Happy Place and advancing our programs across Kenya.