Prevention and control of non-communicable diseases in Kenya
This challenge is in phase: Sustainable Business
How might we improve chronic disease prevention and control in Kenya?
Kenya is experiencing a transition in its disease burden from infections to noncommunicable conditions. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are a major public health concern with significant social and economic implications in terms of health care needs, lost productivity and premature death.
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Understand
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) account for 27% of total deaths and for 50% of total hospital admissions in Kenya. Major risk factors for NCDs include tobacco use, harmful use of alcohol, unhealthy diets and physical inactivity. Fortunately, with appropriate expertise and resources, NCDs are largely preventable.
Scroll down to our linked documents and read more about the challenges, needs and fields of opportunities in the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases in Kenya.
Business Opportunities
- Diabetes
- Prevention & control
- Health Data
- Accessibility & affordability
- Prevention & raising awareness
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Ideate Solutions
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Incubate business
3 out of 3 ventures passed this phase.04
Sustainable Business
CDMS
CDMS decreases procurement costs of small and medium sized-hospitals by aggregating their demand and bypassing distributors and wholesalers.
