A non-communicable disease (NCD) training module developed by Ogweno Stephen and the team at Stowelink Foundation in 2020 has been officially published on the NCD Repository Kenya, making the resource accessible to a wider network of health professionals, educators, community organisations and other stakeholders working to address NCDs in the country.

The resource, titled NCD Training Module for Schools and Communities, was developed to strengthen knowledge and understanding of non-communicable diseases beyond traditional healthcare settings. Its focus on schools and communities reflects the importance of taking NCD prevention and health education closer to where people live, learn and interact.

The publication marks an important step in the continued use and visibility of work developed by Stowelink Foundation. Established as part of the organisation’s efforts to strengthen community-led approaches to public health, the module recognises that preventing and addressing NCDs requires informed communities, early awareness and the involvement of people beyond the formal health system.

The resource has now been reviewed and accepted for publication by the NCD Repository Kenya, an initiative associated with the Division of Cancer and Non-Communicable Diseases. Its inclusion provides an opportunity for other organisations, practitioners and institutions to access and draw on the material in their own NCD education and prevention efforts.

For Ogweno Stephen, a Kenyan public health researcher and health advocate whose work focuses on NCD prevention, health systems strengthening and community engagement, the development and subsequent publication of the module demonstrate the continuing value of investing in practical public health resources.

It also highlights an important dimension of public health work: developing knowledge products that can remain relevant beyond the projects and organisations that initially produce them. Resources designed for schools and communities can contribute to a broader culture of prevention, helping people better understand NCD risk factors and the importance of healthier environments and informed health decisions.

As Kenya continues to strengthen its response to non-communicable diseases, accessible training and educational resources remain important for supporting implementation at community level. The publication of the module offers another opportunity to build on earlier investments in NCD prevention and make practical knowledge available to those working towards healthier communities.

Access the NCD Training Module

The NCD Training Module for Schools and Communities is available through the NCD Repository Kenya:

NCD TRAINING MODULE FOR SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES