Vihiga banks on strategic partnerships to combat non-communicable diseases

Vihiga Governor Wilber Ottichilo having his blood pressure checked by medics during a medical camp at Gisambai Primary School in Hamisi Sub-County on March 20, 2025. [Brian Kisanji, Standard]

Vihiga County has unveiled a comprehensive plan to reduce the prevalence of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) through enhanced medical facilities and strategic partnerships.

With NCDs accounting for 50 per cent of hospital admissions, 55 per cent of hospital deaths, and 39 per cent of total deaths in the county, plans to cut the prevalence have been put into high gear.