AstraZeneca hosts event at WHA77: Launching the expansion of Healthy Heart Africa. Pelin Incesu, Area Vice President, Middle East Africa speaks at the panel at the launch event. Geneva, Switzerland. Monday, May 27, 2024.Geneva — While infectious diseases have long been known to be major drivers of poor health and death in Africa, there is another crisis that demands urgent attention: the rapid increase in non-communicable diseases on the continent.
The urgency of addressing NCDs in Africa cannot be overstated. We have a unique opportunity to transform health outcomes through collaborative efforts.The first is working across sectors. Healthy Heart Africa, a private-public partnership, is one initiative that exemplifies the power of collaboration. Launched in 2014, the programme has helped countries address the growing social and economic burden of heart disease by targeting those in greatest need and improving equitable access to care.
Addressing NCDs effectively involves recognising the intricate connections between various NCDs and the importance of an integrated and comprehensive healthcare ecosystem. These diseases often coexist and share risk factors, such as lifestyle choices, genetics, and environmental influences. For instance, a person with diabetes is at higher risk for cardiovascular issues, and vice versa.
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