Non-Communicable Diseases Alliance in Kenya [NCDA - (K)]1,2 1.

Background The Non-Communicable Diseases Alliance in Kenya (NCDAK) has emerged out of the need to comprehensively and sustainably address the rising prevalence of NonCommunicable Diseases (NCDs) in Kenya and in other parts of the world. Many individuals, associations, professional bodies and institutions recognize the need to have joint action to address NCDs. The main NCDs as espoused by the WHO are cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus, cancers and chronic lung diseases. The other diseases of importance in Kenya include stroke, mental health, accidents and injuries, and musculoskeletal diseases. The four main NCDs have common risk factors: inappropriate diet with excessive food additives; lack of physical activity; tobacco use; harmful use of alcohol; and exposure to environmental toxins. Furthermore, there is a close link between some communicable diseases, e.g. tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS and NCDs. NCDAK, therefore, provides a framework within which the different actors can plan, act together and ensure that Kenyans enjoy good quality of life free of NCDs and their adverse effects. 2. Establishment3

Name of the Organization The name of the organization is Non-Communicable Diseases Alliance (Kenya) herein after referred to as NCDAK. Mission, Vision and Objectives Vision The vision for NCDA K is A Kenyan people, living in an environment that is protective against the risks of developing NCDs and that provides quality care for those who develop NCDs. Mission To be the lead membership organization in Kenya on matters pertaining to NCD prevention, control, management and rehabilitation. Main Objective To bring together synergistic relationships of multi-sectoral stakeholders that will facilitate effective promotional and advocacy activities for prevention and control of NCDs and provision of quality NCD care services.

NCDAK is housed at the African Institute for Health and Development (AIHD), 7th Floor Suite B, Commodore, Wood Avenue (Off Lenana Rd)/Kindaruma Road Junction, P.O. Box 45259 00100, Nairobi, Kenya. Tel: 254 (20) 387 33 85, Cell:0727 850 851; Email: info.nak@aihdint.org, View the NCDAK Webpage. 2 Kenya flag image courtesy of Lifespring Chapel 3 Excerpts from the NCDA-(K) Constitution
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Specific Objectives The specific objectives of NCDA - (K) are to: (i) Identify and align strategies and activities towards eradication of common risk factors and barriers to change the pattern of chronic diseases that affect Kenyan population. (ii) Identify and implement strategies and activities that will ensure early detection, quality, cost-effective and accessible care for those affected by chronic diseases. (iii)Actively engage in t h e development and implementation of standards, guidelines, plans and policies. (iv) Facilitate the development and implementation of curricula on NCDs for all health cadres. (v) Work closely with the Ministry of Health, other concerned Ministries in the Alliance activities. (vi) Conduct research and share knowledge, skills, research findings, information, best practices and lessons learnt among NGOs, government and private health care providers. (vii) Support actors involved in NCD activities on their role in critical issues related to NCDs and those affecting the health of Kenyans. (viii) Build alliances with other regional and global networks. (ix) Mobilize resources for the management of the NCDA - (K) secretariat. 3. 1. Membership and Governance Membership is open to individuals, associations, professional bodies, civil society organizations, private sector institutions involved in promotion, advocacy, prevention, research and management of NCDs. Membership will be open to credible, legally registered and active organisations under the following clusters: a. Professional associations (health and health-related); b. Civil society organizations (including national and international NGOs and FBOs); c. Health research organizations and universities; d. Private sector institutions working on NCD and other health and health related matters; e. Ex-officio members may include: i. Government of Kenya officials including those from Ministries of Health, Agriculture, Education, Finance, Environment and Natural Resources, Social Development, etc. ii. Unilateral, bilateral, multilateral partners and other organizations that shall add value to the Alliance Membership will be based on registration and subscription. The subscription fee will be determined by members from time to time. Members agree to be bound by the aims and objectives of NCDA - (K). The subscribers to this constitution and such other organizations may, as the Board of NCDA - (K) may from time to time determine, be admitted to the membership. The membership shall be not less than three organizations at any one time. Membership (November, 2012)4 a. Kenya Cardiac Society (KCS)

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Drawn from the membership database dated November, 2012

b. Kenya Diabetes Management and Information Centre (DMI or DMI Centre) c. Kenya Diabetes Association (KDA) d. Kenya Association for Prevention of Tuberculosis & Lung Disease (KAPTLD) e. Kenya Society for Haemato-Oncology (KESHO) f. Neurological Society of Kenya (NSK) g. Rheumatological Society of Kenya (RSK) h. Psychiatrists Association of Kenya (PAK) i. Kenyan-Heart National Foundation j. Consortium for NCD Prevention and Control in sub-Saharan Africa (CNCDAfrica) NB: Interim officials are drawn from the above organizations. 4. Principles for NCD Alliances Kenya (NCDAK) Defining NCD priorities for Kenya Broad multi-sectoral approach Integration of NCDs into the Health care system Coordinated stakeholders activities to achieve synergy

Application fee is KES. 2000/= for individuals and KES. 5000/= for institutions. E-mail all queries to info.nak@aihdint.org, ncdak@aihdint.org or the undersigned. If you wish to subscribe to periodic updates then follow the link: http://www.aihdint.org/cncd/information.php?MenuID=8&SubMenuID=44. If you wish to register as an individual or institution, download and fill the registration form. Drop off the form at NCDAK Secretariat (Address on the form) with either cash payment or cheque addressed to NCD ALLIANCE KENYA. All registered members are issued with a Membership Certificate. Note that Membership will only be approved upon confirmation of payments.

Feedback to: Jared Odhiambo Owuor jowuor@aihdint.org Tel: +254-712 601 746 Current Officials: Chair: Prof. Gerald Yonga Vice Chair: Dr. Eva Njenga Secretary: Dr. Mary Amuyunzu-Nyamongo Treasurer: Dr. Jeremiah Chakaya
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