Consortium for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) Programme

Background :

Recognizing the increasing importance of lifestyle-related NCD in sub-Saharan Africa including heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, and chronic respiratory diseases, the Department of Health, UK funded the International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) and the African Institute for Health & Development (AIHD) to initiate and facilitate a process of supporting countries in the region to help advocate and maximise their efforts for NCD prevention and control. As part of this process, an NCD Prevention and Health Promotion Advocacy Meeting was held in Bagamoyo, Tanzania on August 30-31, 2008.

This meeting brought together over 55 experts on various aspects of NCD from different countries to deliberate on the priorities for NCD control, prevention and management in the Region.1 During this first meeting, two ad hoc groups were formed: the Expert Group and the Partner Forum. The Expert Group was composed of researchers, academicians and practitioners in NCDs in Africa.
The groups reconvened in Entebbe on July 6-7, 2009 where they decided to form a Consortium that would encompass national, regional and global associations as well as individuals working on NCDs in the region with the goal of addressing NCD prevention and control in sub-Saharan Africa through the concerted efforts of key players in the region.

Vision of CNCD-Africa :

Improved health and quality of life of people in sub-Saharan Africa through tackling NCDs comprehensively, competently and sustainably.

Mission :

Harnessing partnerships with NCD actors in the region and globally in order to spearhead a reduction in NCD risk factors through health promotion, disease prevention, and improved management of NCDs by synergizing the capacity of the various existing organizations and main players within and out of the sub-Saharan African region.
CNCD-Africa’s Objectives and Membership