Non-communicable Diseases Week: Best Practices in Addressing the NCDs Burden from Tanzania

• Main Authors: Belinda J. Njiro (Author), Jackline E. Ngowi (Author), Harrieth P. Ndumwa (Author), Davis Amani (Author), Castory Munishi (Author), Doreen Mloka (Author), Emmanuel Balandya (Author), Paschal Rugajo (Author), Anna T. Kessy (Author), Omary Ubuguyu (Author), Bakari Salum (Author), Appolinary Kamuhabwa (Author), Kaushik Ramaiya (Author), Bruno F. Sunguya (Author), Erick A. Mboya (Author), Amani I Kikula (Author), Emilia Kitambala (Author), James Kiologwe (Author), James T. Kengia (Author), Ntuli Kapologwe (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Ubiquity Press, 2023-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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 Minist...