Knowledge Action Portal on NCDs

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Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD)

From implementation research to impact: The GACD Diabetes Research Programme Report

Report

29 Nov 2024

14 bold projects, 19 countries, one reportThe number of people living with diabetes is skyrocketing. By 2050, it’s expected to more than double from 2021 levels. To combat this crisis, the Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD) launched a groundbreaking initiative in 2013: the&nbsp;GACD&nbsp;Diabetes Research Programme.This ambitious programme funded 14 research projects spanning 19 countri...

ReportDiabetes

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Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD)

Applying systems thinking to identify enablers and challenges to scale- up interventions for hypertension and diabetes in low- income and middle- income countries: protocol for a longitudinal mixed- methods study

Publication

27 Nov 2024

The protocol for a&nbsp; systematic inquiry of the GACD supported research projects in implementation research&nbsp; scaling up&nbsp; projects to provide y scientific insights into the enablers and challenges in the scale up of complex NCD interventions.

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Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD), The Lancet

NCDs: Can implementation research change the game for policy and practice?

Publication

10 Sep 2024

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) account for 74% of all deaths and 86% of premature deaths in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs).&nbsp;Yet, the world is far from meeting the globally agreed targets for their control.&nbsp;Even in this unprecedented era for discovery of new therapies for NCDs, the ability to equitably deliver both old and new interventions is lagging. &nbsp; WHO h...

PublicationMultistakeholder CollaborationDigital health and innovation

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Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD), PRESCRIP-TEC

Assessing the WHO strategy to eliminate Cervical Cancer: Insights from the PRESCRIP-TEC Project

Case study

04 Sep 2024

Cervical cancer remains a global health challenge. With an estimated 604,000 new cases and 342,000 deaths worldwide in 2020, cervical cancer is the fourth most frequently diagnosed cancer and the fourth leading cause of death from cancer among women. Most cases and deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). &nbsp; The Prevention and Screening Innovation Project – Towards Eli...

Case studyCancer

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Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD), PRESCRIP-TEC

Feasibility of the WHO strategy to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health problem, lessons learned from the PRESCRIP-TEC project

Case study

29 May 2024

Background Cervical cancer remains a global health challenge. With estimated 604,000 new cases and 342,000 deaths worldwide in 2020, cervical cancer is the fourth most frequently diagnosed cancer and the fourth leading cause of death from cancer among women. Most cases and deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Infection with high-risk HPV (hrHPV) types is the main risk f...

Case studyCancerAccess to essential medicines and services

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Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD)

Applying systems thinking to identify enablers and challenges to scale- up interventions for hypertension and diabetes in low- income and middle- income countries: protocol for a longitudinal mixed- methods study

Publication

03 Apr 2024

The protocol for a&nbsp; systematic inquiry of the GACD supported research projects in implementation research&nbsp; scaling up&nbsp; projects to provide y scientific insights into the enablers and challenges in the scale up of complex NCD interventions.

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Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD)

The Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases researchers’ statement on non-communicable disease research with Indigenous peoples

Publication

03 Apr 2024

To ensure effective Indigenous representation and guidance to develop GACD Indigenous research initiatives, the GACD’s Indigenous Population Working Group (IPWG) have prepared a statement to guide future research activities to-&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;a) Promote the application of implementation science in Indigenous contexts;&nbsp; &nbsp;b) Co-design research with Indigenous Peoples that align...

PublicationMultistakeholder CollaborationGender, equity and human rightsHealth promotionSocial determinants of health

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Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD)

Top tips for engaging policymakers

Dialogue

03 Apr 2024

&nbsp;Eight top tips for researchers when engaging with policymakers and influencing the policy process. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

DialogueMultistakeholder Collaboration

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Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD)

GACD Implementation Science e-Hub

Database

18 Nov 2023

The GACD e-Hub is a comprehensive online learning space for knowledge and skill development in implementation research, with particular focus on chronic and non-communicable diseases in low- and middle-income settings. It is an interactive online platform available to all, for free.

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SUNI-SEA Consortium, Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD), HelpAge International

Simplified non-communicable disease screening algorithm

Briefs & Fact Sheets

25 Oct 2023

The consortium Scaling Up NCD Interventions in Southeast Asia &nbsp;developed an operational and simple screening algorithm to identify people&nbsp;with NCD-risk factors to be used in community-based programmes. This brief explains the experiences with the introduction of this algorithm in Indonesia. The algorithm improved the implementation fidelity among cadres. Hence,&nbsp;the simplified scr...

Briefs & Fact SheetsCardiovascular DiseaseDiabetesPhysical inactivityTobacco use+1

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SUNI-SEA Consortium, Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD)

Strengthening synergy between primary healthcare providers and communities for prevention and control of diabetes and hypertension in Vietnam

Briefs & Fact Sheets

25 Oct 2023

The policy brief of the consortium scaling up up NCD interventions in Southeast Asia describes the work done in Vietnam. Community organisations were strengthened to perform screening of NCD risk factors, to organise health promotion activities. Staff of primary healthcare facilities were capacitated to diagnose and treat NCDs. Local authorities were engaged in planning and management of intervent...

Briefs & Fact SheetsCardiovascular DiseaseDiabetesHarmful use of alcoholPhysical inactivity+2

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SUNI-SEA Consortium, Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD)

Bridging the digital divide, highlighting the potential of digital technology to enhance community-led interventions for prevention and control of non-communicable diseases

Briefs & Fact Sheets

25 Oct 2023

This policy brief by the consortium scaling-up NCD interventions in Southeast Asia provides&nbsp;an overview of the situation for prevention and control of non-communicable diseases&nbsp;(NCDs) in Vietnam, Indonesia and Myanmar. It provides&nbsp;key lessons learnt from the global expansion of digital technology for health. It gives&nbsp;a summary of the SUNI-SEA experiences with digital technology...

Briefs & Fact SheetsStrategy documentCardiovascular DiseaseDiabetesPhysical inactivity+2

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