Universal Health 2030 Solving Complex Health System Problems
September 2016 BusinessDaily; One hundred doctors from ten countries in Africa are set to converge in Nairobi over innovative treatment and control of diabetes. The specialists are seeking to share expertise in tackling the mounting problem now responsible for 40 per cent of the total deaths from non-communicable diseases. “We …
Read More »A Novel Global Scoring System Shows Africa Falling Behind On Health Goals
September 2016 TheConversation; In September 2015 the United Nations General Assembly set the global development agenda for the next 15 years. The adoption of the new sustainable development goals included a range of targets to tackle the world’s health challenges. As part of the Global Burden of Disease Study collaborative …
Read More »TANZANIA: Cardiologists Warn On Heart Disease
August 2016 TheCitizen; Specialists from the Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCI) Thursday have warned that people aged 45 and above in Tanzania face a high risk of developing coronary artery disease (CAD), which can cause sudden death. The condition occurs when the inner walls of blood vessels are hardened and …
Read More »ETHIOPIA: Ministry Set to Expand Hypertension Treatment
July 2016 TheEthiopianHerald; “We believe addressing the burden of hypertension through enhanced diagnostics, treatment and training, will enable us achieve the goals set in NCD strategy.” The Ministry of Health said that it has been making preparations to strengthen Non- Communicable Diseases (NCDs) treatment service at 48 sites in seven …
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