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Health & Wellness•Mar 31

Africa Launches SPARK-NCD to Combat Rising Chronic Disease

Nearly 2 million Africans die prematurely each year from hypertension and diabetes complications, but a new continental program is transforming how health systems respond. Africa CDC just launched SPARK-NCD, integrating chronic disease care into existing platforms to save lives across the continent.

AllAfrica - Headlines•3 min read
Medicare's New Chronic Care Model Rewards Better Health
Health & Wellness•Mar 9

Medicare's New Chronic Care Model Rewards Better Health

A groundbreaking Medicare program will pay healthcare providers based on whether patients actually get healthier, not just for services delivered. Health tech company Cadence is among the first to join the experiment that could transform how chronic disease care works in America.

STAT News•2 min read
Egypt Adds Afternoon Hours to Cut Clinic Wait Times
Solutions•Feb 18

Egypt Adds Afternoon Hours to Cut Clinic Wait Times

Egypt's health ministry is tackling overcrowded morning clinics with a simple solution: afternoon appointments for chronic disease patients. The new system launches in six pilot locations to make healthcare visits easier for elderly patients who need regular care.

Egypt Independent•2 min read
Ghana Medical Trust Fund Brings Hope to Rural Hospital
Acts of Kindness•Feb 12

Ghana Medical Trust Fund Brings Hope to Rural Hospital

A remote hospital in Ghana's Savannah Region is getting the lifesaving equipment it desperately needs. The partnership could transform healthcare access for thousands battling chronic diseases.

Myjoyonline Ghana•2 min read
Ghana to Train 100 Specialist Pharmacists in 3 Years
Health & Wellness•Feb 4

Ghana to Train 100 Specialist Pharmacists in 3 Years

Ghana is launching a program to train 100 specialist pharmacists over the next three years to strengthen care for patients with chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension. The initiative will integrate these experts into healthcare teams to make treatment safer and more effective across the country.

Myjoyonline Ghana•2 min read