Dr. Jemima Hoine Kamano

Endocrinologist | Diabetologist

Dr. Kamano is an Endocrinologist/Diabetologist, senior lecturer and researcher in Moi University School of medicine. She was the first program-lead for the AMPATH Chronic disease management program till 2017 Dec, and has been a lead investigator in several implementation research projects on improved care delivery for Diabetes and hypertension in Kenya with several publications on the same. She is very passionate about increasing access to quality NCD care for all. Through research, she has contributed to the Kenyan National health strategies and policies related to NCD especially in areas touching on CVD, diabetes, and use of the primary care platform in addressing NCDs. She is a member of the expert advisory committee of the UNICEF’s Chronic Lifelong Care Model (CLC), and of several technical working groups in the Kenya NCD ICC. Link to publications: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2179-8202?lang=en

09.00 - 10.00 AM Chief Speaker

Friday 21st Nov

Presentation on the EAC NCD Charter

The presentation of the East Africa Community Non-Communicable Diseases official charter.

2.00 - 3.00 PM Workshop 1

Thursday 20th Nov

Addressing Readiness for NCD Care and Strengthening Referral Pathways in PHC Systems

Effective NCD prevention and management depend on the capacity and readiness of Primary Health Care (PHC) systems to deliver quality, continuous care. This theme explores strategies to enhance PHC readiness — including infrastructure, workforce skills, essential medicines, and diagnostic tools — to better manage NCDs at the community level.

3.15 - 4.15 PM Workshop 2

Thursday 20th Nov

Geriatric NCD Care in PHC Settings

As Kenya’s population ages, the burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) among older adults continues to rise. This theme focuses on strengthening Primary Health Care (PHC) systems to effectively respond to the unique needs of the elderly living with NCDs.

11.20 - 11.30 AM

Wednesday 19th Nov

Partner Remarks

Partner remarks from World Diabetes Foundation representative.

02.00 - 03.00 PM Plenary 1

Wednesday 19th Nov

Community Engagement and Health Promotion – Harnessing the Power of Communities: Transforming NCD Prevention and Control Through Grassroots Action (Lessons Learnt)

Effective prevention and control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) begins at the community level. This theme explores how empowering communities through education, participation, and ownership can drive lasting change in health behaviors and outcomes.