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Here is a presentation of our current NCD projects in Nepal, Uganda and Ethiopia, and past project in Malawi. We conduct implementations of NCD preventions and research on NCDs in close collaboration with country partners, and together with PhD students.
Current projects
Uganda
The TREAT INTERACT research project aim to enhance child mental health in Uganda. This collaborative effort includes partners in Norway (the University of Bergen, the Norwegian Institute of Public Health, the Norwegian Center for Violence and Traumatic Stress Studies, and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology) and in Uganda (Makerere University School of Public Health, the Ministry of Health, various key stakeholders), and is funded by Norway’s Research Council.
The project will implement and test, thorugh a stepped-wedge design, a user-involved education and health system, employing an interactive task-shifting strategy to tackle mental health challenges faced by primary school children.
Nepal
The iPrevent NCDP project in Nepal aims to translate research evidence into actionable strategies within the healthcare system to bridge the gap between knowledge and practice in preventing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among pregnant and post-pregnant women. By focusing on implementation research, this project ensures that effective prevention methods are identified and integrated into regular healthcare practices. The project emphasizes collaboration with users and stakeholders to ensure that the interventions are both practical and culturally appropriate. This collaborative approach aims to enhance the healthcare system's capacity to address NCD risk factors, ultimately improving health outcomes for women during and after pregnancy.
Ethiopia
The ENABLE project seeks to reduce non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among pregnant women by investigating key risk factors like diet, physical activity, and exposure to harmful substances.
It utilizes digital health tools to collect data and identify effective interventions. The research also explores barriers and supports for adopting healthy behaviors, ensuring culturally appropriate solutions. By collaborating with healthcare providers, policymakers, and communities, ENABLE aims to integrate these findings into the healthcare system, empowering women and enhancing maternal and child health outcomes.
This initiative is a vital step towards a sustainable approach to NCD prevention in Ethiopia.
Previous projects
Malawi
The "Road Traffic and Safety Improvement Project" in Malawi focused on enhancing road traffic safety to address the health challenges associated with traffic-related incidents, which were a significant component of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). By adopting advanced traffic control systems similar to those used by Norwegian authorities, the initiative aimed to improve monitoring and enforcement of road safety laws, thereby reducing speeding and enhancing public awareness. The project also emphasized capacity building through training local traffic officers, equipping them with the necessary skills to manage safety programs effectively. Public health campaigns formed a core part of the strategy, aiming to cultivate a culture of road safety and responsibility among the public. These efforts collectively sought to lower the incidence of traffic-related injuries, contributing to the broader goal of reducing NCD-related health burdens and improving the overall well-being of Malawi's population.