NCDs

Galvanizing Action to Close the Cancer Care Gap – World Cancer Day 2023

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Majority of the population in low and middle-income countries still lack access to comprehensive cancer care even with the advancements in cancer prevention, treatment and diagnosis[1]. This equity gap in accessing cancer care implicates the lives of many. Hence, there is need to close the care gap by knowledge dissemination, mobilizing stakeholders, fostering accountability and …

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Be Brave! Embrace African Traditional Medicine

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Every year, on the 31st of August, Africa celebrates African Traditional Medicine Day. This day is marked to promote the importance of Africa’s rich biodiversity in indigenous medicinal plants and their role in promotion of general wellbeing and treatment of various diseases[1]. This year’s theme is ‘Be Brave! Embrace African Traditional Medicine.’ The Place and …

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Reflections and Insights on Designing a Robust Patient Access Program: Case of NCDs Clinic in Kasarani Health Center

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Background: Patient access schemes are innovative pricing agreements proposed by pharmaceutical companies to improve cost-effectiveness and enable patients to gain access to high cost drugs and treatments[1]. Other than pricing, patient access schemes can look into addressing other gaps in healthcare service delivery that are hindrances for patients in receiving the care they need. Some …

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