Dear Reader, The M-CARE project team, which began its work in 2025, would like to share an update on recent activities to keep you informed about the latest developments within the project. This newsletter covers the period since October 2025 and highlights key progress, milestones, activities, and ongoing work across the consortium.
The M-CARE Project team paid a successful working visit to the Bono Region, where they met with the Regional Health Director and his management team in Sunyani to discuss implementation plans for the project. Discussions focused on the project’s objectives, the proposed approach for selecting participating health facilities, and the critical role of the Regional…
The M-CARE project is a five-year initiative focused on improving healthcare for people with multiple chronic conditions and mental health challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa. The project is being implemented in Ghana, Kenya, and Uganda, adapting WHO’s evidence-based guidelines to deliver integrated, patient-centred care at the primary health level. M-CARE aims to shift healthcare from fragmented,…
On 28th April 2026, the M-CARE Project team held its maiden Steering Committee Meeting, bringing together key stakeholders from government, academia, research institutions, and implementing partners to provide strategic guidance for the successful implementation of the project. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Hafez Adam Taher, Director of Technical Coordination at the Ministry of Health,…
As part of its ongoing commitment to strengthening healthcare systems across Sub-Saharan Africa, the M-CARE Project is set to host an upcoming webinar focused on advancing integrated, patient-centered care. The session will bring together researchers, healthcare professionals, and stakeholders to explore innovative approaches to managing chronic and mental health conditions, particularly within primary healthcare…
On 26 March 2026, Lira University officially launched the M-CARE Project at Margaritha Hotel in Lira City, marking a major milestone in efforts to strengthen the management of chronic conditions and mental health in Uganda. The event brought together a wide range of stakeholders, including representatives from the Ministry of Health, district and city leadership,…
The meeting was held on 23 January 2026 at the Regional Health Directorate in Kintampo. It commenced with introductions between members of the M-CARE project team from Accra Prof. Alfred Doku, Dr. Leonard Baatiema, Dr. Solomon Nyame, Dr. Gordon Amoh, Dr. Tee Massah, Ms. Marilyn Azumah, and Dr. Pearl Aovare and representatives from the Kintampo…
The European Commission-funded M-CARE Project officially commenced with a highly successful and inspiring launch in Ghana, marked by a well-attended kick-off meeting held in Accra. Organized under the auspices of the Ministry of Health (MoH), Ghana, the event brought together senior national health leaders, international development partners, CSOs, NCD Patient Advocates, and other key stakeholders…
