October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, this is a time we inspire more to learn more about down syndrome and to celebrate people born with Down syndrome and the medical advancements that increasingly improve their quality of life. The Trisomy-21 (T21) Families support organisation had a successful cardiac clinic launch on October 24, 2020, with support from Ford Foundation at the Ability Therapy. The UAP Old Mutual towers were lit up in blue and yellow during the nights of 23rd & 24th October 2020. Some of the activities of the day were: An ECHO cardiogram was done to 12 children & 1 adult by Cardiologist Dr Gachara Wellness clinic for the attendees by Dr Esther Kimani, Dr Emily Chesire & Dr Cleophas Mutua Team building & bonding session for the attending mums led by comedian Njugush Down syndrome occurs across the human spectrum and is the most common chromosomal condition. These activities made a huge impact in celebrating October the down syndrome awareness month. Looking for support? Contact T21 Here
Consultancy – Cancer Treatment Protocols e-Health dissemination platform
The main aim of the consultancy is to provide technical support and guidance in the development of educational modules and their hosting on an e-learning platform to enable self-paced e-learning by community health volunteers and health care workers in primary health facilities. Interested applicants should email their company profiles and application letter stating their availability and their consultancy fee rate per day to careers@ncdak.org not later than Friday 16th November 2020 1600hrs. TOR_ Cancer Treatment Protocols Dissemination
Give NCDs more attention Sept 15, 2020 by Charity Muturi
NCDs account for half of hospital admissions and deaths yet receive only three per cent of the health budget. The Ministry of Health and all health-related agencies should prioritise the management of NCDs through building a resilient supply chain of quality essential NCD medicines and continuous healthcare worker training on NCD-prioritised triaging. Patients living with NCDs have been put on the back burner as Covid-19 patients are prioritised. Yet every day we bury people who die to complications of cancer, diabetes, heart, kidney, sickle cell, stroke, mental health disorders and other NCDs. These deaths are due to disrupted access to healthcare, including higher susceptibility to and fear of Covid-19. Read Full article
Study on Harmful Use of Pesticide in Kenya
The Kenya Organic Agriculture Network (KOAN) launched a report on pesticide use in Kirinyaga and Muranga Counties petitioning the parliament to withdraw toxic pesticides due to their negative impacts on human health, environment, and toxicity to pollinators. KOAN in partnership with Route To Food Initiative (RTFI), Biodiversity Biosafety Association (BIBA), and Resource Oriented Development Initiative (RODI), undertook the pesticide survey in Muranga and Kirinyaga counties whether the identified pesticides are available and in use in the two Counties. The findings revealed a concerning use of pesticides, including the ones that have been withdrawn in Europe, and also high toxicity levels of pesticide residues in tomatoes and kale. KOAN-White-paper_Pesticide use in Kirinyaga and Muranga Counties Oct 2020
NCDAK meets with the Inter Religious Council of Kenya
On September 7, 2020, NCDAK met with the Inter-Religious Council of Kenya (IRCK) to discuss on partnership and sensitisation of commissions within the Council to accelerate the prevention and control of NCDs. The key discussions during the meeting were on the creation of established platforms to cascade information on NCD prevention and control to their constituents. NCDAK is to organise and undertake online sensitization meetings, on NCDs prevention and control in Kenya, with selected members of IRCK. The training will be delivered by NCD experts in partnership with IRCK leadership.
Consultancy – UHC Policy Review
NCDAK seeks to contribute to the reduction of the preventable burden of morbidity, mortality and disability, we are seeking services of an independent consultant/s to develop a UHC policy brief that will provide strong recommendations towards the ongoing development of the Kenya UHC framework. Interested and qualified consultants are invited to submit a technical and financial proposal to careers@ncdak.org not later than October 23, 2020, at 5.00 pm ToR _UHC Policy Brief.16.10.2020
Consultancy –The Development of Kenya NCDs Prevention & Control Strategy
The Ministry of Health through the NCD Department in partnership with NCDAK is seeking services of an independent consultant/s to support in the development of the Kenya national strategy for the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases (2021-2025). Interested and qualified consultants are invited to submit a technical and financial proposal to careers@ncdak.org not later than 23rd October 2020 at 5.00 pm. TOR _NCD Prevention Control Strategy by NCD Alliance Kenya_ FINAL October 2020
Consultancy – County Budget Analysis
NCDAK seeks services of consultant/s to establish the level of NCD financing in Meru county health budget. The process will involve analysing the County health sector budget with special emphasis to NCDs allocation and develop a concise report with clear recommendations in form of the policy brief. Interested and qualified consultants are invited to submit a technical and financial proposal to careers@ncdak.org not later than 23rd October 2020 at 5.00 pm ToR _County Budget analysis Meru
Know It, FIGHT It.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is on the rise in Kenya. Women are succumbing to it at a much younger age compared to much of the world. Speaking during the official launch of the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October 2020) at the Kenyatta National Hospital on October 13, Ministry of Health CAS Dr Rashid Aman expressed concern about early detection, awareness and screening services that have unfortunately remained low. 75% of women in Kenya have not performed a self-breast examination (SBE) and only 14% have had a clinical breast examination according to data released by the Ministry of Health. Despite breast cancer accounting for 12.5% of all cancers in the country and 20.9% of all cancers among women, most women are yet to do breast examinations posing a challenge to early detection. Early diagnosis is key to effective treatment and survival, and this is where you can make a difference. The screening will improve health and wellbeing.
Consultancy for the Development of a Project Management Manual
NCDAK seeks services of a consultant to develop a Project Management Manual in line with its Strategic plan, M & E framework, and other policies. This assignment is geared towards strengthening NCDAK organizational system towards quality programme service delivery. The Projects Management manual will also provide tools for management of NCDAK projects. Interested and qualified consultants are invited to submit the application to careers@ncdak.org not later than 23rd October 2020 at 5.00 pm. ToR for Development of Project Management Manual
