7201802 – Management of NCDs in Central Africa

This implementation study addresses the critical shortage of emergency physicians in rural Africa by developing standardized training protocols for non-physician clinicians to manage NCD emergencies. Across 30 rural hospitals in Kenya and Uganda, we trained 150 clinical officers and nurses in emergency NCD protocols. The program resulted in 52% improvement in emergency NCD outcomes, 38% reduction in referral rates, and cost savings of $2.1M annually while maintaining safety standards.
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Topics
Community Health
Emergency Healthcare
Decolonizing Research
Health Policy
Countries
Kenya
Uganda
Africa
Collaborators
Dr. Linda Jepkoech Kimaru, PhD, MPH
Dr. Christine Ngaruiya
Dr. Priya Sharma
Sarah Wanjiku Kamau, MSc
Output
March 2025 - July 2025
BMJ Global Health