Table 1 Kenya Health Policy aspects related to prevention, control and management of CVDs at primary healthcare

Policy Objective 2

Halt and reverse the rising burden of non-communicable conditions and mental disorders

Management of NCDs through a multisectoral approach to decentralize screening and surveillance, improve health service delivery, health promotion and implement targeted interventions

Policy Objective 4

Provide Essential Healthcare

NCD management through integration into Infectious disease management infrastructure, nutritional interventions, organized system for referrals and health service delivery.

Policy Objective 5

Minimize exposure to health risk factors

Mechanisms to screen and mitigate risk factors, promotion of lifestyle modification (nutrition, physical activity, controlled use of alcohol and drugs, and healthier environment), intersectoral mechanisms for regulation and promotion of healthy products and responsible marketing, facilitate and collaborate on the implementation of health research agenda