Novartis Access Program
Through our core business – the discovery, development and marketing of innovative treatments – we have helped prevent and treat diseases, ease suffering and improve quality of life for people worldwide. But as the size and complexity of the world’s healthcare challenges grow, we must widen our scope,...
Cameroon Baptist Convention Health Services ‘Know Your Numbers’ Campaign taking Centre Stage in NCD Fight
Recently, through a novel approach designed by the CBC Health Services, sensitization and screening for NCDs has gained steam in the public health sector in Cameroon. This is known as the “Know Your Numbers (KYN)” Campaign. KYN is an awareness and screening mechanism for NCDs. It is intended...
A Christian Warrior For Health Takes On Chronic Disease After Battling AIDS
Dr. Samuel Mwenda is a seasoned veteran of campaigns against both pandemics.Now he is taking on NCDs (also known as “chronic diseases”) with a major new program called Novartis Access.
Report from the Biennial Africa Christian Health Associations Platform (ACHAP) 2013 Conference – NCD Theme
The Conference objectives were: 1. To reflect on the burden of non-communicable diseases in the Africa continent 2. To share information and experiences on efforts to reduce the burden of non-communicable diseases by member CHAs and CHNs in Africa. 3. To identify issues for joint advocacy with and...