Young professionals for health development: the Kenyan experience in combating non-communicable diseases
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Matheka, Duncan M.
Nderitu, Joseph
Vedanthan, Rajesh
Murgor, Mellany
Kajana, Kiti
Loyal, Poonamjeet
Alkizim, Faraj O.
Kishore, Sandeep P.
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Matheka, Duncan M., Joseph Nderitu, Rajesh Vedanthan, Alessandro R. Demaio, Mellany Murgor, Kiti Kajana, Poonamjeet Loyal, Faraj O. Alkizim, and Sandeep P. Kishore. 2013. “Young professionals for health development: the Kenyan experience in combating non-communicable diseases.” Global Health Action 6 (1): 10.3402/gha.v6i0.22461. doi:10.3402/gha.v6i0.22461. http://dx.doi.org/10.3402/gha.v6i0.22461.Abstract
Young individuals (below 35 years) comprise an estimated 60% of the global population. Not only are these individuals currently experiencing chronic, non-communicable diseases (NCDs), either living with or at risk for these conditions, but will also experience the long-term repercussions of the current NCD policy implementations. It is thus imperative that they meaningfully contribute to the global discourse and responses for NCDs at the local level. Here, we profile one example of meaningful engagement: the Young Professionals Chronic Disease Network (YPCDN). The YPCDN is a global online network that provides a platform for young professionals to deliberate new and innovative methods of approaching the NCD challenges facing our societies. We provide a case study of the 2-year experiences of a country chapter (Kenya) of the YPCDN to demonstrate the significance and impact of emerging leaders in addressing the new global health agenda of the 21st century.Other Sources
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