This document summarizes a presentation given at the Non-Communicable Diseases National Forum from August 24-26, 2011. The presentation, given by Dr. Patricia Odero from GIZ Health Sector Programme, discusses the story of one woman's experience with non-communicable diseases and how it relates to society's challenges in providing access to quality, comprehensive, and continuous healthcare while balancing public and individual interests.

1. Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs) National
Forum
24th to 26th August , 2011
Her Life…Our Story
Dr. Patricia Odero
GIZ Health Sector Programme

6. The Public or The Individual?

7. One Person’s voice…

8. One Woman’s Story or Society’s Story?

10. Dizziness
Headaches
Tiredness
Blurred vision

14. “Choices are the hinges
of Destiny”
Pythagoras

16. Getting to the next Level of Care

19. The costs of Chronic Diseases

20. Acute on Chronic Care

23. Access
Quality of care
Comprehensiveness
Continuity of care
Accountability

24. The Public and The Individual

25. Thank You