274909 Lessons Learned from a Decade in NCDs at Project HOPE

Tuesday, October 30, 2012 : 10:30 AM - 10:50 AM

Katie Kowalski , Global Health, Project HOPE, Millwood, VA
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.

Learning Areas:
Implementation of health education strategies, interventions and programs
Planning of health education strategies, interventions, and programs
Program planning

Learning Objectives:
Describe the current global NCD situation. Explain Project HOPE’s approaches to implementing strong NCD programs. Identify best practices for addressing global NCDs.

Keywords: International Health, Diabetes

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Qualified on the content I am responsible for because: I provide technical and programmatic support Project HOPE's global diabetes projects from program design and implementation to evaluation.
Any relevant financial relationships? No

I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation.