Belinda J Njiro, Jackline E Ngowi, Harrieth P Ndumwa, Davis Amani, Castory Munishi, Doreen Mloka, Emmanuel Balandya, Paschal Rugajo, Anna T Kessy, Omary Ubuguyu, Bakari Salum, Appolinary Kamuhabwa, Kaushik Ramaiya, Bruno F Sunguya, Erick A Mboya, Amani I Kikula, Emilia Kitambala, James Kiologwe, James T Kengia, Ntuli Kapologwe
BACKGROUND: Five million people die every year from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) globally. In Tanzania, more than two-thirds of deaths are NCD-related. The country is investing in preventive and advocacy activities as well as interventions to reduce the burden. Of particular interest, the Ministry of Health (MoH) commemorates NCDs' week using a multisectoral and multi-stakeholders' approach. This paper highlights activities conducted during NCDs week with the aim of sharing lessons for other countries with similar context and burdens...
2023: Annals of Global Health