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Information Technology As A Solution For Managing Ncds in Developing Countries
Information Technology As A Solution For Managing Ncds in Developing Countries
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NCDs Other Causes
Each year, 15 million people die from a
NCD are aged between 30 and 69
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NCDs 8
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Cardiovascular Diseases Cancers Respiratory Diseases Diabetes
Detection Screening
Key
components of
the response
Palliative
Treatment
care
COST LACK OF LACK OF
MONITORING HEALTHCARE
PROFESSIONALS
Barriers
Digital Health
To maximize the impact of
digital health on NCDs in order
to accelerate the achievement
of UHC, solutions have to be
financially sustainable
Building Blocks
for Sustainable
Digital Health
For policymakers, a
vital first step is to
Strategy, set a digital health
Leadership strategy that lays
out a compelling
and vision and provides
Governance clear direction to all
stakeholders in the
health system
Strong leadership,
intersectoral
Strategy, collaboration and
Leadership clear governance
are then essential
and for effective
Governance implementation of
a national digital
health strategy
Sustained senior government leadership
and committed financing