Duale Urges Coordinated African Response to Rising Non-Communicable Diseases, Mental Health Crisis

NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 27 — Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has called for intensified multisectoral action to address the growing burden of - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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Kenyan Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has called for an intensified, coordinated continental response to the escalating crisis of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), injuries, and mental health conditions across Africa.

Africa faces a growing burden of NCDs, injuries, and mental health issues.
The call was made during a ministerial session at the United Nations Office at Nairobi, facilitated by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.
Kenya is strengthening its approach through the National NCD Intersectoral Coordination Committee and reforms under Taifa Care and the Social Health Authority, aiming to expand access to care for over 30.6 million Kenyans.

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