Kenya
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Suicide decriminalised in Kenya with milestone ruling
24th February 2025
On 9 January 2025, High Court Judge Lawrence Mugambi declared that Section 226 of the Kenyan Penal Code, which makes suicide a criminal offence, is unconstitutional.
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Advancing health equity: Insights from the Kenya NCD Equity Report
12th December 2024
In an era where health disparities remain a critical challenge globally, the latest NCD Equity Report from Kenya emerges as a beacon of hope and action.
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Briefing paper recommends response to humanitarian emergencies, showcases 3 countries’ action
23rd January 2024
In 2023, 299 million people needed humanitarian assistance and protection. Many of them live with NCDs. A new policy brief demonstrates why ensuring universal health coverage for this vulnerable population must be made a global priority.
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Kenya announces new National Strategic Plan for the Prevention and Control of NCDs
17th August 2021
Kenya’s newly launched National Strategic Plan for Prevention and Control of NCDs 2020/21-2025/26 presents a framework to guide the implementation of NCD interventions in the country.
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Embracing digital health technology to promote education on NCDs in Kenya
10th December 2018
The NCD Alliance of Kenya (NCDAK) launched on 14 November, World Diabetes Day, a new educational digital tool to promote health and NCD prevention.