On the road to 2030: Health experts renew commitments to transform care for severe noncommunicable diseases in Africa
Health experts and policymakers met in Tanzania to renew commitments to improving care for severe noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in Africa. The conference focused on scaling the PEN-Plus model to decentralize specialized care to rural areas.
Why it matters
Expanding access to diagnostics and treatment for chronic conditions is essential for improving public health outcomes in underserved African regions.
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – Health experts, policymakers, civil society organizations, development partners, and people living with noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) from across Africa have renewed commitments to accelerate action against severe chronic diseases and strengthen access to quality care at all levels of the health system.
The article is a factual report on a public health conference and international policy commitments.
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