This is Myanmar situation analysis on NCD prevention and control. This document also includes recommendations for the implementation of community-based and primary healthcare activities in the prospective phase of SUNI-SEA.
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Implementation tools: Package of Essential Noncommunicable (PEN) disease interventions for primary health care in low-resource settings
Implementation of WHO PEN is a key component of the objective 4 of the Global Action Plan. These tools will enable early detection and management of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, chronic respiratory diseases and cancer to prevent life-threatening complications (e.g. heart attacks, stroke, kidney failure, amputations, blindness).
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Package of essential noncommunicable (PEN) disease interventions for primary health care in low-resource settings
The WHO Package of Essential Noncommunicable Disease Interventions (WHO PEN) for primary care in low-resource settings is an innovative and action-oriented set of cost-effective interventions that can be delivered to an acceptable quality of care, even in resource-poor settings.
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Global action plan for the prevention and control of NCDs 2013-2020
The Global action plan for the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases 2013-2020 provides a road map and a menu of policy options for all Member States and other stakeholders, to take coordinated and coherent action, at all levels, local to global, to attain the nine voluntary global targets, including that of a 25% relative reduction in premature mortality from cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes or chronic respiratory diseases by 2025.
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Inclusive Self-Help Group model in Myanmar
Inclusive Self-Help Group model is a community-driven approach to improve the wellbeing of vulnerable groups – including older people and those with disabilities – and their families, as well as others in the communities. Find out more about this model, its activities and benefits to communities from this pamphlet.