Chronic diseases - Doctors with Africa CUAMM

NCDs

Prevention and treatment of Non-communicable diseases

Chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer are a rapidly growing health challenge, especially in low-income countries. According to the World Health Organization, non-communicable diseases are among the leading causes of premature death, and their incidence is expected to rise in the coming years.

Strengthening services for NCDs management

For us, addressing chronic diseases means ensuring continuous care and promoting prevention as an essential component of local health systems. In the hospitals where we operate, we are establishing dedicated outpatient clinics integrated into routine services to provide long-term diagnosis and treatment and improve the quality of care. Our goal is to build sustainable care pathways in which people can receive consistent and appropriate support over time.

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WHAT WE DO

Our commitment focuses on strengthening health services and training healthcare personnel. In particular, we:

Establish dedicated chronic disease services within hospitals

Ensure long-term diagnosis and treatment

Promote prevention as an integral part of healthcare

Support the training of healthcare workers

Work to improve the quality and organization of services

Focus: cervical cancer

Special attention is given to the prevention of cervical cancer, the second most common cancer among women in Africa. We promote HPV vaccination, regular screening, and early diagnosis, while training healthcare personnel in the use of simple and effective methods such as the See & Treat approach. This strategy makes it possible to identify and treat precancerous lesions in a single visit, reducing the risk of developing advanced forms of the disease.

Behind every intervention lies a shared commitment: making quality healthcare accessible, supporting the training of healthcare professionals, and strengthening the facilities that face the challenges of chronic diseases every day.

NCDs key interventions

We work to address chronic diseases by strengthening health services and developing dedicated care pathways. Our efforts focus on ensuring long-term care and promoting prevention by integrating these interventions into local health systems.

In the field