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View article: World health Organization’s guidance for tracking non-communicable diseases towards sustainable development goals 3.4: an initiative for facility-based monitoring
World health Organization’s guidance for tracking non-communicable diseases towards sustainable development goals 3.4: an initiative for facility-based monitoring Open
This study was funded internally by WHO.
View article: Non-communicable diseases in the WHO African region: analysis of risk factors, mortality, and responses based on WHO data
Non-communicable diseases in the WHO African region: analysis of risk factors, mortality, and responses based on WHO data Open
Historically overshadowed by communicable diseases, the burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) has surged over the past two decades, posing a significant threat to public health, and necessitating urgent attention. This study examines …
View article: ACHIEVE conference proceedings: implementing action plans to reduce and control hypertension burden in Africa
ACHIEVE conference proceedings: implementing action plans to reduce and control hypertension burden in Africa Open
View article: Priorities to reduce the burden of hypertension in Africa through ACHIEVE
Priorities to reduce the burden of hypertension in Africa through ACHIEVE Open
Hypertension is a leading cause of premature deaths in Africa.1Yuyun MF Sliwa K Kengne AP Mocumbi AO Bukhman G Cardiovascular diseases in sub-Saharan Africa compared to high-income countries: an epidemiological perspective.Glob Heart. 2020…
View article: Decentralization and Integration of Advanced Cardiac Care for the World’s Poorest Billion Through the PEN-Plus Strategy for Severe Chronic Non-Communicable Disease
Decentralization and Integration of Advanced Cardiac Care for the World’s Poorest Billion Through the PEN-Plus Strategy for Severe Chronic Non-Communicable Disease Open
Rheumatic and congenital heart disease, cardiomyopathies, and hypertensive heart disease are major causes of suffering and death in low- and lower middle-income countries (LLMICs), where the world's poorest billion people reside. Advanced …
View article: Correction: Decentralization and Integration of Advanced Cardiac Care for the World’s Poorest Billion Through the PEN-Plus Strategy for Severe Chronic Non-Communicable Disease
Correction: Decentralization and Integration of Advanced Cardiac Care for the World’s Poorest Billion Through the PEN-Plus Strategy for Severe Chronic Non-Communicable Disease Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.5334/gh.1313.].
View article: Non-Communicable Diseases in the WHO African Region: Risk Factors, Mortality, and Responses
Non-Communicable Diseases in the WHO African Region: Risk Factors, Mortality, and Responses Open
View article: World Coalition on SCD launches, sparking global focus on SCD diagnosis and care
World Coalition on SCD launches, sparking global focus on SCD diagnosis and care Open
View article: Correction to: African Control of Hypertension through Innovative Epidemiology and a Vibrant Ecosystem (ACHIEVE): novel strategies for accelerating hypertension control in Africa
Correction to: African Control of Hypertension through Innovative Epidemiology and a Vibrant Ecosystem (ACHIEVE): novel strategies for accelerating hypertension control in Africa Open
View article: The World Health Organization targets for cervical cancer control by 2030: a baseline assessment in six African countries—part I
The World Health Organization targets for cervical cancer control by 2030: a baseline assessment in six African countries—part I Open
Strong country commitment and leadership, innovative solutions and extensive international cooperation would be needed to attain the targets of cervical cancer control set by WHO, in these countries.
View article: Targeting elimination of cervical cancer by 2030: a baseline assessment in six African countries—part II
Targeting elimination of cervical cancer by 2030: a baseline assessment in six African countries—part II Open
Guinea will need assistance to implement HPV immunisations and expand screening. In all six countries surveyed, steps should be taken to introduce or scale up the more precise HPV screening instead of acid acetic inspection of the cervix, …
View article: Cancer in sub-Saharan Africa: a Lancet Oncology Commission
Cancer in sub-Saharan Africa: a Lancet Oncology Commission Open
View article: Addressing severe chronic NCDs across Africa: measuring demand for the Package of Essential Non-communicable Disease Interventions-Plus (PEN-Plus)
Addressing severe chronic NCDs across Africa: measuring demand for the Package of Essential Non-communicable Disease Interventions-Plus (PEN-Plus) Open
Severe chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) pose important challenges for health systems across Africa. This study explores the current availability of and demand for decentralization of services for four high-priority conditions: insu…
View article: Risk factors associated with albuminuria in Rwanda: results from a STEPS survey
Risk factors associated with albuminuria in Rwanda: results from a STEPS survey Open
View article: Noncommunicable diseases and COVID-19 in Africa
Noncommunicable diseases and COVID-19 in Africa Open
The burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in Africa remains high. With deaths from NCDs numbering nearly 3 million, the WHO projects the growth of this disturbing number by nearly 30% over the next decade.[1] The impact of COVID-19 and…
View article: Challenges and opportunities in the creation and implementation of cancer control plans in Africa
Challenges and opportunities in the creation and implementation of cancer control plans in Africa Open
Cancer on the African continent is quickly becoming an overt public health crisis due to an aging population and changes in lifestyle. The World Health Organization (WHO) states that a national cancer-control programme should aim to reduce…
View article: Conclusions of the digital health hub of the Transform Africa Summit (2018): strong government leadership and public-private-partnerships are key prerequisites for sustainable scale up of digital health in Africa
Conclusions of the digital health hub of the Transform Africa Summit (2018): strong government leadership and public-private-partnerships are key prerequisites for sustainable scale up of digital health in Africa Open