Noncommunicable diseases cause 41 million deaths each year and accounts for an
estimated 71% of all deaths globally. 1 Of the deaths caused by noncommunicable …

HIV service delivery platforms (such as HIV prevention, counselling and testing for most at-
risk and vulnerable populations) can be built on for delivering an integrated and …

The prevalence of noncommunicable diseases in East Africa is rising rapidly. Although the
epidemiologic, demographic, and nutritional transitions are well under way in low-income …

Background Botswana's health care system is based on a primary care model. Various
national guidelines exist for specific diseases. However, most of the guidelines address …

Abstract Sub-Saharan African countries now face the double burden of Non Communicable
and Communicable Diseases. This situation represents a major threat to fragile health …

Background Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) now account for about 71% and 32% of
all the deaths globally and in Ethiopia. Primary health care (PHC) is a vital instrument to …

Low-income and middle-income countries are struggling with a growing epidemic of non-
communicable diseases. To achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, their healthcare …

Botswana has the second highest prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus/acquired
immune-deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) in the world, and yet it has built one of Africa's most …

There is no doubt that communicable diseases will remain the predominant health problem
for the populations in sub-Saharan Africa, including adults, for the next 10--20 years …

Abstract Background Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are increasing in prevalence in
low-income countries including Uganda. The Uganda Ministry of Health has prioritized NCD …