Daily Nation Review: Unhealthy Mix of Disease and System Failures Driving Preventable Deaths in Kenya

Samuel Dzombo
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A new analysis highlighted by Daily Nation on Tuesday paints a troubling picture of Kenya’s health landscape, showing that preventable diseases and systemic weaknesses are driving a growing number of deaths.


Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) — including heart disease, diabetes, cancer and mental health conditions — now account for nearly 40 percent of all deaths nationwide. 


At the same time, infectious diseases such as malaria, tuberculosis and HIV continue to claim lives, creating a dual burden that is straining households and the healthcare system. To Continue Reading, ...Click Here

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