UNICEF is set to screen nearly 50,000 children in Vihiga and Isiolo counties for four non-communicable diseases under a three-year programme.The initiative will target children aged zero to 19 years and focus on Type One Diabetes, sickle cell disease, asthma and heart diseases.Vihiga County NCD Coordinator Mike Olonyo said the programme aims to detect the conditions early and link affected children to appropriate care.Clinical Officer Sophie Omutere said early detection and proper management can improve the quality of life of children living with NCDs. Health officials are also sensitising parents, teachers and caregivers on early signs of the diseases and how to support affected children.