Non-Communicable Diseases Archives

24 Aug 21

Engaging School Children on the Diabetes Awareness and Care Project

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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 […]

24 Aug 21

Engaging Communities for Primary Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Imo State and the FCT

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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) […]

24 Aug 21

NCDs and COVID-19

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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 […]

24 Aug 21

Financing an Innovative Integrated Care Model for Maternal Health in Lagos State

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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, […]

24 Aug 21

Stakeholders Review Progress on Combating Non-Communicable Diseases in Imo State

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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 […]

24 Aug 20

The Options for Public Financing of an Innovative Quality of Care Model for Integrated Maternal Health Services in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)

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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 […]

24 Aug 20

Non-Communicable Diseases and COVID-19: Why Should We Care?

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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 […]

24 Aug 20

Improving Management of Severe Pre-Eclampsia and Eclampsia Using a Checklist in Secondary-Level Hospitals in Lagos State

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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, […]

24 Aug 14

Reducing Maternal and Newborn Deaths Using Quality Improvement Methodologies: The Nigeria Healthcare Quality Improvement Project

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Nigeria has a mixed health system with different archetypes in various states in the country. Quality of care remains variable in both public and private facilities. And while increased investments […]

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Engaging School Children on the Diabetes Awareness and Care Project

Engaging Communities for Primary Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Imo State and the FCT

NCDs and COVID-19

Financing an Innovative Integrated Care Model for Maternal Health in Lagos State

Stakeholders Review Progress on Combating Non-Communicable Diseases in Imo State

The Options for Public Financing of an Innovative Quality of Care Model for Integrated Maternal Health Services in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)

Non-Communicable Diseases and COVID-19: Why Should We Care?

Improving Management of Severe Pre-Eclampsia and Eclampsia Using a Checklist in Secondary-Level Hospitals in Lagos State

Reducing Maternal and Newborn Deaths Using Quality Improvement Methodologies: The Nigeria Healthcare Quality Improvement Project

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