African Union Common Position | Non-Communicable Diseases, Injuries and Mental Health

Multi-Sectoral Engagement, Coordination and Action towards Burden Reduction Title African Union Common Position on Multisectoral Engagement, Coordination and Action (MECA) for Control and Prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases, Injuries, and Mental Health Conditions and Risk Factors. Legislation Background As protected in Article 2.1 of the Statute of the Africa CDC, the Africa CDC has been established […]

Africa CDC Non Communicable Diseases, Injuries Prevention and Control and Mental Health Promotion Strategy (2022-26)

Executive Summary Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) & injuries and mental health conditions constitute a serious impediment to achieving the vision of Agenda 2063 to build an integrated, prosperous, and peaceful Africa driven by its own citizens. Each year, these conditions cause millions of premature deaths and disabled lives across Africa. These conditions also lead to annual […]

Report: Expert and stakeholder virtual consultation meeting to develop the Africa CDC Non-Communicable Diseases and Mental Health Strategy

Executive summary On 27th and 28th April 2021, the division of Disease Control and Prevention in collaboration with Public Health England, organized a virtual consultative meeting as part of the consultations with Member States and partners for the development of the Africa CDC five years strategic plan for the prevention and control of Non-communicable Diseases […]