Positive Voice Of Kenya

  As Kenya’s healthcare system continues to evolve, it faces an increasingly urgent challenge: the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular conditions, chronic respiratory illnesses, and mental health disorders. Once considered secondary to infectious diseases, NCDs are now a leading cause of morbidity and mortality , accounting for over 33% of deaths in the country, according to the Ministry of Health. Despite policy commitments to Universal Health Coverage (UHC), Kenya’s healthcare infrastructure remains largely underprepared to manage the long-term, resource-intensive nature of chronic disease care . This case study explores the core reasons why the healthcare system is struggling to cope with NCDs—focusing on hospital capabilities, policy gaps, and the contribution of private health leaders like Jayesh Saini in bridging the divide. 1. The Growing Burden of Chronic Disease in Kenya 1.1 Rising Prevalence Cancer is the third l...

  As Kenya continues to make strides in reducing infectious disease rates, a new and often overlooked threat has quietly emerged as a leading cause of illness and death: non-communicable diseases (NCDs) . Conditions like diabetes, hypertension, cancer, and heart disease now account for over 33% of all deaths in the country, according to the Ministry of Health. Unlike communicable diseases, NCDs do not spread from person to person. They are often lifestyle-related, chronic in nature, and expensive to manage—making them particularly burdensome for individuals, families, and the healthcare system. Tackling this “silent epidemic” requires not just treatment, but prevention, early detection, and long-term care infrastructure . Kenya’s healthcare sector—both public and private—is beginning to adapt. Leaders such as Jayesh Saini , founder of Lifecare Hospitals, Bliss Healthcare, and Dinlas Pharma , are playing a critical role in designing systems that address the unique challenges of NC...