# What does Kenya's Suicide Prevention Strategy mean for clinicians?

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For: Clinicians | Mental health care | Reviewed by Independent clinical reviewer, Registered mental health clinician, Kenya | Last reviewed 8 November 2026

**Answer:** The Ministry of Health's Suicide Prevention Strategy 2021-2026 aims to integrate mental health into primary care, improve surveillance, and train health workers to identify and support people at risk. WHO's LIVE LIFE approach, which it reflects, stresses early identification, assessment, management and follow-up of anyone affected by suicidal behaviour. Clinicians can contribute by routinely asking about suicide, documenting risk and safety plans, ensuring follow-up after attempts, and supporting responsible media reporting.

Sources: Ministry of Health, Kenya: https://www.mntrh.go.ke/sites/default/files/2024-10/SUICIDE-PREVENTION-STRATEGY-2021-2026.pdf - World Health Organization: https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240026629

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