Lessons Learned from a Decade in NCDs at Project HOPE

Project HOPE has been deeply engaged in the non-communicable disease (NCD) space for well over a decade. Even before the burgeoning threat of NCDs came to the forefront of global health, Project HOPE recognized that the rise of NCDs and their risk factors would pose a significant threat to the health care systems and populations of countries already struggling to meet imposing disease burdens. Beginning with diabetes medical training, Project HOPE has expanded its methodology to address the full spectrum of health care needs of people with or at risk for NCDs. Through school-based healthy lifestyle programs, community level peer support, diabetes educator and physician training, health system strengthening and workplace wellness, Project HOPE has cultivated best practices to achieve impactful results. By engaging the support of country government and partnering with local NGOs, Project HOPE creates public-private partnerships to implement strong, sustainable programs and effect positive health outcomes. Project HOPE recognizes that combating NCDs can only be accomplished by focusing efforts at all stages of disease including prevention, diagnosis and treatment and support. Only a combination of programs building and strengthening community awareness, medical capacity and patient education will bring about lasting change and stem the rise of global NCDs. This presentation will review the programs, partnerships, approaches and lessons learned that Project HOPE implements to address NCDs.