Publication
07 Nov 2024
Background Cancer is the third leading cause of death in Kenya. Breast cancer is responsible for 3100 deaths annually. Quantifying the economic and social impacts of breast cancer supports inclusion of cancer care within Kenya's universal healthcare plan. Methods Kenya's Ministry of Health led an economic cost-benefit analysis of expanding breast cancer prevention and treatment services....
Article
05 Oct 2023
Background Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are increasing among people living with HIV (PLHIV), especially in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). We determined the prevalence of NCDs and NCD risk factors among PLHIV in SSA to inform health policy makers. Methods We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis on the prevalence of NCDs and risk factors among PLHIV in SSA. We comprehensively sear...
Publication
15 Apr 2021
The document discusses the challenges faced by refugees in managing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) amid the COVID-19 pandemic. It highlights how refugees are at an increased risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes due to pre-existing NCDs, compounded by socioeconomic stressors and barriers to accessing care. It also calls for a cross-sectoral, holistic approach to address the syndemic of NCDs and...
