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 Learn about how communities are preventing, controlling, and managing NCDs worldwide.

A Day in the Life: Cervical Cancer Prevention in Lobatse, Botswana
On the benches in the central waiting area of the Tsopeng health clinic in Lobatse, a shy, soft-spoken mother of three waits to see a
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Capitol Hill Briefing: Addressing Non-Communicable Diseases Globally
  The NCD Roundtable will host a briefing on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, March 21 to explore existing options countries have to build strong and
Challenges to NCD Diagnosis and Treatment for Youth
Babesh Tamang was four years old when he developed an infection in his foot. His mother, Muna, took him to a local health post and
Changing Diabetes in Children
Treatment of type 1 diabetes involves daily injections of insulin, regular exercise, proper nutrition, and emotional support. This is a huge responsibility for anyone, even
Combating NCDs in India
Dr. Atul Pavnikar is a Non-communicable Disease (NCD) Medical Officer working at an NCD Clinic in the Indore District Hospital in Indore, India. Over the
Community Health Programs Lifting the Burden Off Patients Living With NCDs
According to International Diabetes Federation, the Philippines will be one of 10 countries with the highest number of diabetes cases by 2030. Humanity & Inclusion
Community Health Workers Tackling High Blood Pressure in Kenya
According to the Kenya Cardiac Society, nearly one billion people have high blood pressure globally; with two-thirds of those in developing countries. High blood pressure
Community Health Workers Tackling NCDs in Kenya
Young men pulling carts, women selling groceries, children playing 'kalongolongo' (cookery game), welcome to Ribakia Community Unit (CU), Embakasi West sub-county, Nairobi County in Kenya.
From Patient to Educator: NCD Advocacy in Uruguay
This is the story about Bruno Carrattini, a young man from Uruguay who has been living with a non-communicable disease (NCD), type 1 diabetes, for
Healthcare Professionals Tackling NCDs in the Philippines
According to the International Diabetes Federation, by 2030 the Philippines will be one of 10 countries with the highest number of diabetes cases. Humanity &
Narratives from the Field: Telling the story of NCD patients, caretakers, & healthworkers
  Storytelling is an opportunity for advocates to share their narratives and effect change. The NCD Roundtable collected narratives from the field to highlight the