Curbing the Rise of Noncommunicable Diseases in Uganda: Perspectives of Policy Actors.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Uganda faces a complex policy landscape as it simultaneously addresses infectious diseases and noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). The health system has been overwhelmed by the growing burden of NCDs across all socioeconomic strata. In this study, we sought to understand the policy context around NCDs in Uganda, the roles of actors both within and external to the government, and the factors shaping the development and implementation of NCD policies and programs in Uganda.

Methods

We conducted in-depth interviews with 30 policy actors from the Ugandan Ministry of Health (MOH), nongovernmental organizations, and academia to understand the roles of different actors in the Ugandan NCD space, the programs and policy measures in discussion, and how to bridge any identified

SUBMITTER: Meghani A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8087435 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature