National Integrated Policy for Non-Communicable Diseases Prevention & Control 2012-2016

SECTOR

Ministry of Health

OBJECTIVE

To attain the best possible quality of life longevity by preventing and controlling noncommunicable diseases in the Gambia.

CONTENT

The Specific Objectives of the Policy are as follows:

• Reduce the major risk factors (tobacco use, alcohol consumption, physical inactivity and unhealthy diet)
• Strengthen capacity of health personnel, institutions and other stakeholders for the identification of the major risk factors and to use comprehensive approach for health promotion and primary prevention.
• Strengthen capacity of health system to prevent, diagnose and manage NCDs through standard guidelines and protocol appropriate to various levels of health care.
• Develop a national surveillance system for NCDs and their risk factors