Engaging School Children on the Diabetes Awareness and Care Project
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is more commonly diagnosed in the adult population. However, over the past few decades, its frequency in children has increased markedly, closely linked with the
Engaging Communities for Primary Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Imo State and the FCT
According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), over 19 million people in Africa were estimated to have diabetes in 2019[1]. Nigeria has the second largest number of adults (20-79 years)
NCDs and COVID-19
Observations from countries across the world demonstrate that people living with pre-existing NCDs (such as Cardiovascular Disease, Chronic Respiratory Disease, Diabetes, and Cancer) are more vulnerable to coronavirus. Health Strategy
Financing an Innovative Integrated Care Model for Maternal Health in Lagos State
Lagos State, likewise, the rest of Nigeria, faces a rise in NCD-related pregnancy and maternal health complications. To address these gaps, MSD for Mothers funded the consortium of JHPIEGO, mDoc,
Stakeholders Review Progress on Combating Non-Communicable Diseases in Imo State
Introduction Globally, Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) are the leading causes of adult mortality[i]. In 2019, more than 19 million people were living with Diabetes Mellitus (DM) in Africa, with about three
The Options for Public Financing of an Innovative Quality of Care Model for Integrated Maternal Health Services in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)
In a move to improve maternal health outcomes, the FCT Strategic Health Development Plan II (2018-2020) largely targets direct causes of maternal mortality. However, with the growing evidence of non-communicable
Non-Communicable Diseases and COVID-19: Why Should We Care?
Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) According to the WHO, Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), also known as chronic diseases, are leading causes of deaths globally, accounting for as much as 71% of all deaths
Improving Management of Severe Pre-Eclampsia and Eclampsia Using a Checklist in Secondary-Level Hospitals in Lagos State
Globally, eclampsia remains one of the leading causes of maternal and neonatal mortality and morbidity, accounting for 50,000 maternal deaths annually[1]. Over the last three decades, due to deliberate actions,