Syndemic diseases to be reduced by 95 per cent in five years

The fight against syndemic diseases has faced various challenges, including operational fragmentation and a heavy reliance on external donor funding. [iStockphoto]

The National Syndemic Diseases Control Council (NCGSS) has launched a five-year strategic plan that seeks to reduce syndemic diseases, including HIV/AIDS, TB, and Malaria, by 95 percent.

Under the Kenya Syndemic Diseases Integrated Strategic Framework 2025–2030, the council notes that this will lead to a 50 percent reduction in related mortality.