Patients suffering from non-communicable diseases are at more risk of contracting the Covid-19 virus. Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe on Sunday said coronavirus was not the only health concern for the government but the rising cases of the noncommunicable diseases. According to Kagwe a large number of the population is either suffering from hypertension, diabetes or cancer. Non-communicable diseases such as hypertension, diabetes and cancer are our major public health concerns with regards to its adversity on lost productivity and premature deaths,” Kagwe said. The CS said the mortality rate from the diseases is rising rapidly resulting to a double burden to many households.

Source: The Star June 14, 2020 14:03 UTC