Nairobi-Kenya, 23rd August 2011 – Kenya held the First National Forum on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) today in Nairobi. The forum was officially inaugurated by the Right Honorable Prime Minister, Hon. Raila Odinga at a colorful opening ceremony also attended by the Health Ministers; Hon. Prof Peter Anyang Nyong'o, the Minister for Medical Services and Hon. Dr. James Gesami, the Assistant minister for Public Health and Sanitation. Also in attendance were the Permanent Secretaries in both health ministries, and other high ranking government officials; various ambassadors and high commissioners; the WHO Country Representative, Dr. Abdoulie Jack; Heads of development and implementing partners; representatives from the private sector and the civil society and members of the media. read more.

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