Africa CDC Rolls Out Continental Spark-NCDs Programme As Noncommunicable Diseases Rise Across Africa

Africa CDC Rolls Out Continental Spark-NCDs Programme As Noncommunicable Diseases Rise Across Africa

Zanzibar, United Republic of Tanzania — Nearly 2 million Africans die prematurely each year from complications related to hypertension and diabetes alone, and only an estimated10-20% of those living with these conditions receive regular care. In response Africa CDC has launched a major continental initiative to strengthen surveillance, improve integrated care, and transform the continent’s…

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Africa: Academy Inducts New Members to Tackle Rising Non-Communicable Diseases

Africa: Academy Inducts New Members to Tackle Rising Non-Communicable Diseases

The Academy of Public Health (APH) has called for stronger digital innovation and shared leadership in addressing the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) across Africa. The academy made the call during its 10th anniversary and the induction of new fellows, members, associate members, graduate members, and institutional members into the academy, in Abuja. The…

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