Kiambu health executive Jonah Mwangi has raised concerns over rising cases of non-communicable disease in the county.
The executive observes that cases of cancer, high blood pressure and diabetes are on the rise with teenagers being the most victims.
Speaking at the Thika Muslim Primary School on Saturday during a cancer screening exercise, the health executive blamed the rise on poor lifestyle.
“Cases of non-communicable disease are steadily rising in Kiambu government, we have to adopt proper lifestyles to keep the diseases at bay,” said Mwangi.
He observed that major cases have been reported in Thika, Limuru and Gatundu Sub counties. The health executive urged locals to go for regular screenings to ensure that they are not at risk.
Mwangi added that early screening and detection will help in treatment, prevention and cure of the disease.
“Most non-communicable diseases like cancer can be treated if detected early,” said the executive.
The health official said the Kiambu government has set aside adequate funds to combat the diseases.
He noted that Gatundu Level 4 hospital and Thika’s Level Five have been supplied with modern cancer machines to help in detection and treatment.