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Africa-Press – Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>Preparations for the regional Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) gathering due this week, Thursday, at the Kigali Convention Centre have gained momentum, organizers have said.<\/p>\n

The forum, which is a high level public health gathering, is expected to convene over 500 participants including policy makers, Non-governmental organizations, advocates, academia, physicians as well private sector players.<\/p>\n

It is the first of its kind in the region, thanks in part to Rwanda\u2019s \u201cmodel approach\u201d in tackling NCDs.<\/p>\n

But what is it that all these people will be gathering to do in Kigali, and how important is it?<\/p>\n

According to organizers, the forum will run under the theme \u201cShaping an East Africa free of NCDs through people centered interventions and transformative development.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kaushik Ramaiya, Board Member of the NCD global Alliance argues that although the region is doing reasonably well with tackling infectious diseases due to significant resources being invested,<\/p>\n

\u201cNCDs have not managed to attract such resources,\u201d adding that regional countries encounter the worst impact because, \u201cWe are having a double burden of diseases both infectious and non-infectious.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ramaiya, who is also Director at Tanzania National Alliance believes, more is needed to be done beyond governments realizing the burden.<\/p>\n

\u201cYes, the governments have realized the burden, albeit late. However, the challenge has been resource mobilization, multi stake-holders engagement and understanding the needs of people living with NCDs.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cPrevention is the only way forward for us; we will not be able to afford care and treatment,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Case of investment<\/p>\n

Ramaiya underscored the need for investment, particularly in the context of the Lancet NCD Countdown 2030 which highlights the need for $18 billion investment annually between 2023-30 for the most efficient package of interventions to meet UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targets.<\/p>\n

NCD countdown informs policies that aim to reduce the worldwide burden of NCDs, and ensure accountability towards the aim.<\/p>\n

\u201cAmongst these investments, the case for investment in NCDs has never been stronger,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

In particular, he added, most of the lower-middle-income countries are far off track to reach the target which calls for a one-third reduction in preventable NCD mortality, and UN SDG target 3.8, which calls for universal health coverage.<\/p>\n

\u201cDespite all the evidence, NCDs remain an insufficient priority in most LMICs, evidenced by a dearth of public financing.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThis needs to change, and all stakeholders in the global health community have roles to play. The human toll of NCDs is unacceptable, inequitable, and increasing around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n

This, he said, is despite a heavy cost of inaction on select high-burden NCDs in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) which is estimated at $7 trillion between 2011-25, equivalent to 4 percent of LMIC GDP.<\/p>\n

At the level of the Afro-region, he pointed out, the burden of NCDs is on an increase in the AFRO region, citing that it would become a major contributor to overall mortality from 40 percent in 2010 to 55 percent in 2025.<\/p>\n

At the two-day forum, Ramaiya highlighted the need for increased learning and knowledge among different stakeholders on the different innovative approaches in fighting NCDs.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are also looking forward to strengthened support networks within the EAC through joining the efforts and actions for better impact on NCDs in the country and region.\u201d<\/p>\n

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