A Platform to Accelerate Global Reductions in Chronic Diseases

Addressing the increasing burden of chronic and noncommunicable diseases (NCD) worldwide, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), will demand innovative action that cuts across political, social, and health systems. NCD initiatives remain underfunded and underprioritized at global and national levels, exacerbating vulnerabilities to NCDs' rising human and fiscal toll, for both health systems and households [1]. Private foundations have largely untapped capacity to achieve high impact in effectively addressing NCD, especially in LMIC, by investing in platforms to improve and coordinate action on health challenges, including: 1) a global NCD business plan; 2) a next-generation network; 3) a central action center; and 4) a laboratory for systems research and demonstrations.
Source: CVD Prevention and Control - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Viewpoint Source Type: research