Vihiga NCDs Youth Advocates.

13/02/2026

As we mark National Substance Use Prevention Week, it’s important to reflect on the global impact of alcohol use.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Status Report on Alcohol and Health 2018, more than 3 million people die each year as a result of alcohol consumption and among young adults alcohol is a leading risk factor for ill health and premature death.

Alcohol use also contributes significantly to the global burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) underscoring the need for stronger prevention, education and systems-level responses.

Learn more about the global picture and WHO's global status report here https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789241565639

Nacada Kenya The Ministry of Health ISSUP - International Society of Substance Use Professionals Kenya Medical Research Institute IOGT-NTO-Movement NCDI Poverty Network APRAK Kenya Red Cross Society World Health Organization Kenya SCAD Kenya Médecins Sans Frontières / MSF To***co Control and Health Promotion Alliance

19/01/2026

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women globally, ranking after breast, colorectal, and lung cancers. In Kenya, it is the second most common cancer among women and the leading cause of cancer-related deaths, with approximately nine women dying every day.

These numbers are not just statistics, they represent mothers, daughters, sisters and women across all walks of life whose lives could be saved through prevention and early detection.

Take Action Today:

Get screened for cervical cancer
Get vaccinated against HPV
Seek early treatment when abnormalities are detected

Your action can save a life including your own.

Share this message. Start the conversation. Encourage another woman to take action.

Early detection saves lives.

The Ministry of Health Health Promotion Kenya - MOH NCD Alliance Novo Nordisk Foundation NCD Alliance East Africa World Diabetes Foundation IOGT-NTO-Movement Novartis Kehpca - Kenya Hospices and Palliative Care Association National Cancer Control Program Kenya

19/01/2026

NCD Alliance Kenya, in collaboration with UNICEF is currently in Vihiga County for the introduction of the Strengthening Referral Networks for Chronic Care in Children and Adolescents Project.

As part of the engagement, the team paid a courtesy call to the Governor of Vihiga County, during which the Gazelle machine for sickle cell disease screening was officially handed over. The machine will be stationed at the Hamisi NCD Clinic, enhancing early detection and continuity of care for children and adolescents living with chronic NCD conditions.

This initiative marks a key step in strengthening county-level referral systems and improving access to quality chronic NCD care services.

The Ministry of Health

05/11/2025

05/11/2025

November is Diabetes Awareness Month! Diabetes is one of the most common chronic conditions worldwide, yet many people remain undiagnosed until complications appear.

Regularly checking your blood sugar is one of the simplest ways to take charge of your health, whether or not you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes.

Check out this poster and learn, What diabetes is, a Step-by-step guide on how to check your blood sugar and why regular monitoring matters

Let’s take one small step toward better health

The Ministry of Health Health Promotion Kenya - MOH Mary Amuyunzu-Nyamongo Amref Health Africa African Population and Health Research Center Novo Nordisk Foundation NCD Alliance World Diabetes Foundation World Health Organization (WHO) NCD Alliance East Africa

01/10/2025

09/09/2025

Yes, big Change Starts with Small Actions. Non-communicable diseases - NCDs are preventable! By reducing key risk factors including to***co, alcohol, unhealthy diets, and inactivity, we can save lives and cut health costs.

But prevention needs all of us: from health to education, transport to agriculture. Together, small actions and cross-sector collaboration can drive big change.

Let’s invest in prevention and control for a healthier future."

30/08/2025

Weekend vibes! 💃 Before you dive into it, our Executive Director, Dr. Catherine Karekezi wishes you a healthy weekend 🌿 and reminds us all that non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are preventable through healthier choices and collective action.

She reminds us that healthier choices today help prevent NCDs tomorrow.

26/08/2025

Just imagine a Future Where Every Shilling Saves Lives 🤔 Yes, that’s the future we at NCD Alliance are striving for. In this spirit, we were honoured to join delegates from Kenya, Uganda, Somalia, Rwanda, Cameroon, Ghana, and Malawi at the Regional Intercountry Learning Workshop for the Financing Accelerator Network for NCDs.

Together with global partners, Access Accelerated, World Bank, and Results for Development (R4D), we explored innovative pathways to sustainably financed NCD prevention and control.

Representing NCD Alliance, our Programs Manager Gideon Ayodo highlighted that Health Financing = Health System Strengthening, with key solutions including:
Health taxes on to***co, alcohol & sugary drinks.
Revenue pooling through Social Health Authorities.
Community mobilization & revolving pharmacies.
Equity-driven programs to improve accountability, reduce waste & enhance efficiency.

Indeed, financing health is financing lives. The time to act is now.