Intended to creature synergies between Government and stakeholders as it relates to the fight against non-communicable diseases [NCDs], the Office of Planning and International Engagement of the University of Guyana [UG] and the Pan American Health Organisation [PAHO] is slated to convene a strategic consultation. The event is slated for September 5 and 6, according to information released by UG.
It has been revealed that consultation will focus on the three areas of research, advocacy and policy. It will also look at programme interventions in social development in general and/or health promotion specifically. The consultation will be equally useful for organisations that are active in this area as well as those that wish to become more active and will provide for learning and sharing across organisations.
The ultimate in outcome will be to out a damper on the increase in NCDs and its negative impact which is manifested through a daunting mortality and morbidity rate which essentially affects the social and economic costs associated with prevention, treatment, care, support and mitigation at the family, community and national levels.