MOH Kenya National Violence and Injury Prevention and Control Action Plan 2018-2022 (2017)

There is now increasing national attention towards the prevention and control of Violence and Injuries as a result of the growing health burden caused the by these two conditions. The third objective of the Kenya Health Health Strategic and Investment Plan 2014-2018 is reduction of the burden of violence and injuries. There is also greater concern because of the disabilities and premature deaths caused by violence and injuries that are occurring amongst the economically productive members of our population.

Implementation of the National action plan for prevention and control of violence and injuries is intended to facilitate attainment of six Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that relate to injury and violence. The global response to violence and injury through the SDGs is not only timely but also provides for a blue print for guiding the development of this document.

This plan is proposed as a guiding document for national offices, counties and other stakeholders. Its use should facilitate coordinated and concerted action towards the achievement of reduction of the burden of violence and injuries. It should be further noted that a whole of government approach and mutlisectoral collaboration are key to implementation of this strategy. The Ministry is committed to collaborate and partner with all relevant violence and injury prevention and control stakeholders.

The strategy has been developed collaboratively with stakeholders and creates a shared agenda for the next 5 years. It outlines six strategic directions that should be adopted by all relevant stakeholders. To ensure successful implementation of the strategy, the Ministry has laid down the guiding principles which should be viewed as the foundation on which the strategic directions will operate. There is also a mention of some of the most effective interventions for the most prevalent injuries in the country.