/ November 05,2025

The Assessment found that despite supportive national policies, significant gaps remain in implementing NCD Health equity in Kenya. Lower-level health facilities are under-resourced, limiting access to preventive and treatment services, while systemic underfunding and inequitable resource allocation further restrict the availability of essential medicines and care. Financial and geographic barriers particularly affect rural communities, and vulnerable groups such as asylum seekers, commercial sex workers, and LGBTQ+ individuals face added challenges due to stigma, discrimination, and limited culturally sensitive services. Socioeconomic factors like income and education, alongside cultural beliefs, also influence health-seeking behaviors. Although community engagement has increased through advocacy and public forums, NCD-specific participation remains limited, with most civil society organizations focusing on broader human rights rather than equitable healthcare for people living with NCDs.

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