Kenya Launches Physical Activity Guidelines To Curb Non-Communicable Diseases
By BRUNO Aero Family Media Staff Journal Health Attache, Executive Director, ED, Of NCD Alliance Kenya Dr, Catherine Karekezi The Ministry of Health has launched Kenya’s first National Physical Activity Guidelines aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles and reducing the growing burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in the country. The guidelines were unveiled Thursday during the launch of the National Physical Activity Guidelines and the First International Symposium on Physical Activity and Public Health held at KCA University in Nairobi. Executive Director (ED,) of NCD Alliance Kenya Dr, Catherine Karekezi said the guidelines provide evidence-based recommendations on physical activity for all population groups, including children, adults, pregnant women and persons with disabilities. “ The guidelines provide information that will enable every Kenyan to engage in physical activity according to their age, physical condition and health status,” said Dr. Catherine She ...
