The cost of adding rapid screening for diabetes, hypertension, and COVID-19 to COVID-19 vaccination queues in Johannesburg, South Africa

• Main Authors: Sithabiso D. Masuku (Author), Alana T Brennan (Author), Beatrice Vetter (Author), Francois Venter (Author), Bukelwa Mtshazo (Author), Simiso Sokhela (Author), Nkuli Mashabane (Author), Kekeletso Kao (Author), Gesine Meyer-Rath (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are responsible for 51% of total mortality in South Africa, with a rising burden of hypertension (HTN) and diabetes mellitus (DM). Incorporating NCDs and COVID-19 screening into mass activities such as COVID-19 vaccination programs could offer sig...