Brief Summary
The speaker discusses Kenya's efforts to integrate non-communicable disease (NCD) prevention and management strategies into its healthcare system, focusing on children. This includes policy frameworks, health system strengthening, integration into maternal and child health programs, school health initiatives, and regulatory measures. Pediatric NCD services are now part of routine healthcare delivery, with screening included in maternal, child, and adolescent health services.
- Integration of NCD prevention into maternal and child health programs.
- Focus on early detection and management of pediatric NCDs.
- Implementation of school health programs and regulatory measures.
Introduction to Kenya's NCD Prevention Initiatives
The speaker introduces the topic of Kenya's initiatives in preventing and controlling non-communicable diseases (NCDs), highlighting the importance of action at the country level. They mention an initiative focused on NCD prevention and control, as well as a relatively new act related to health insurance aimed at addressing NCDs, including obesity, and moving towards universal health coverage (UHC).
Comprehensive Childhood NCD Prevention Strategies
Kenya is integrating comprehensive childhood NCD prevention and management strategies, starting with policy and strategic frameworks that incorporate international health policies and childhood policies. This includes strengthening health systems through primary health care enhancement and integrating NCD prevention into maternal and child health programs. School health programs and regulatory measures are also part of the strategy. Pediatric NCD services have been embedded into routine service delivery, with screening now a standard part of maternal, child, and adolescent health services, extending to children under 5 years old. Clinical guidelines for pediatric NCDs are also being implemented.
