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New Multisectoral Framework to Cocreate National Multisectoral Action Plan to Improve NCDs, Injuries and Mental Health

eriinfo.com7 hours ago04 mins

Kigali, Rwanda — African Union Member States are a step closer to a coordinated response to non-communicable diseases (NCDs), injuries and mental health conditions following the finalisation of a multisectoral action plan at a five-day technical meeting convened by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). The initiative comes as NCDs account…

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Africa: Governance, Evidence, Narratives – Building Blocks for a Multisectoral Ncd and Mental Health Response

eriinfo.com1 year ago012 mins

The global burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health conditions represents far more than a health and well-being challenge. The alarming figures – 43 million NCD-related deaths each year and one billion people living with mental health conditions worldwide – underscore the profound economic, equity and development implications of one of the most pressing…