Daily Archives: May 3, 2025

Rising Burden of MLTC-NCDs in Sub-Saharan Africa

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) now account for more than 70% of global deaths, with nearly 80% of those occurring in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), including Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The growing burden in SSA is driven by an ageing population and changes in lifestyle, such as poor diets, smoking, alcohol use, and physical inactivity. As a…

Objectives and Ambition of the M-CARE Project

The M-CARE project addresses the growing burden of multiple long-term non-communicable diseases (MLTC-NCDs), particularly cardiometabolic and common mental health conditions, in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), where overburdened health systems face rapid urbanization and epidemiological transitions. The project aims to adapt and implement an integrated, evidence-based primary healthcare model aligned with WHO’s PEN and mhGAP-IG frameworks in…