As an infant, Tawonashe Mugura was always in and out of the hospital. Sometimes, he had difficulty breathing; other times, he was jaundiced. His body pains were so severe he cried constantly. The provincial hospital in Masvingo, Zimbabwe, treated his symptoms, but he still lacked a diagnosis—until an aunt provided a clue from his family history.
Read MoreThe High-Level Advisory Group of the PEN-Plus Partnership met in New York City on 19 September to discuss the progress and future of PEN-Plus.
Read More“We know what is best for us,” said Anu Gomanju, a person living with rheumatic heart disease in Nepal. “That’s why our needs and voices need to be prioritized.”
Read MoreIn August, the Benin NCDI Poverty Commission convened at the Ministry of Health in Haie-Vive to review NCDI data for an initial situation analysis. The goal of the three-day workshop was to establish a framework to outline the prioritization of needs and identify appropriate interventions.
Read MoreThe Center for Integration Science in Global Health Equity participated in an Africa CDC/African Union workshop, “Non-Communicable Diseases, Injuries, and Mental Health Surveillance: Situational Analysis and Peer Learning,” from 24 to 28 July in Ghana.
Read MoreIn May, the NCDI Poverty Network, in partnership with the Rwanda Ministry of Health and with support from Team Heart, launched a national Cardiac Technical Working Group. The event brought together all major cardiac partners—including representatives of the World Health Organization’s country office and Rwanda’s major academic institutions—to participate in the certification of PEN-Plus cardiac Master Trainers and engage in a discussion for its implications and further planning at the national level.
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