Africa NCDs Network (ANN)

The ANN is a group of African NCDs Civil Society organizations and individuals working to build a continental movement for the prevention of NCDs.

[NCD Alliance East Africa @eancdalliance]

250 million adults live with diabetes and do not know it.

Many only find out once complications start.
Tomorrow is World Diabetes Day: if you have never been tested, make it the day and take someone with you.

#WorldDiabetesDay

[Rwanda NCD Alliance @RwandaNCDA]

We are pleased to announce that our Chairperson, Prof. @DrMucumbitsiJ, will be speaking at the ''NCD Relay Africa Regional Convening'', taking place on 21–22 November 2026 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Under the theme “From Commitments to African-Led Action: Advancing NCD Health Security, Sovereignty and Resilience,” the convening will bring together national NCD alliances, civil society organisations, young leaders, people living with NCDs and partners to shape the next chapter of NCD advocacy and action across Africa.

The convening is organised by the @AfricanNCDsNet (ANN), and @eancdalliance (EANCDA), in collaboration with the @AfricaCDC (Africa CDC), the Ethiopian NCD Alliance Consortium, and the @FMoHealth. It forms part of the Global NCD Relay, convened by the @ncdalliance, with the support of its strategic partners.

Prof. Mucumbitsi's participation will contribute to important regional conversations on strengthening African leadership, collaboration and collective action towards accelerating the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs).

We are proud to be represented in this important continental gathering and look forward to the insights and discussions that will emerge.

[Africa NCDs Network (ANN) @AfricanNCDsNet]

⏳ Only 4 days left to register for the #NCDRelayAfrica!

Join the movement for NCD prevention and care across the continent. Sign up before registration closes 👉 https://t.co/k1wPzfCSnJ

#NCDRelayAfrica
#Africa
#CPHIA2026

[Africa NCDs Network (ANN) @AfricanNCDsNet]

⏳ 5 days left! Registration for the #NCDRelayAfrica closes on 14 November.
Join us in Addis Ababa on 21-22 November to shape Africa’s NCD priorities & Relay Declaration. Benefit from a 15% discount on flights for the convening.
👉 https://t.co/k1wPzfCSnJ
Let's relay the future.

[Africa NCDs Network (ANN) @AfricanNCDsNet]

7 days until registration ends⏳

Have you registered yet for NCD Relay Africa Convening?
This is Africa's first Relay milestone on the road to the 2028 Global NCD Forum. Addis Ababa is where the baton starts moving.

Register: https://t.co/IE3omektSI

#NCDRelayAfrica
#ActonNCDs

[Africa NCDs Network (ANN) @AfricanNCDsNet]

Only 9 days left to register for the #NCDRelayAfrica.

On 21 to 22 November, civil society, young leaders, and people living with NCDs will meet in Addis Ababa for the first NCD Relay convening.

Here is what is happening: https://t.co/8sQ6434UkL

#NCDRelayAfrica
#Timetolead

[Africa NCDs Network (ANN) @AfricanNCDsNet]

Have you registered for the NCD Relay Africa Convening 2026 yet?

The 2025 UNHLM on NCDs set bold global commitments. With the AU, Africa CDC & countries leading, Africa is well placed to turn them into priorities actions that reflect its own realities.
https://t.co/IE3omektSI

[NCD Alliance @ncdalliance]

From the launch of the NCD Relay 🚀 and a new course on legal risks in public health campaigns to upcoming webinars and powerful lived experience voices calling for change, there's plenty to catch up on this week.

Discover these stories and more in our newsletter: https://t.co/M0Za9kClFN

#NCDRelayAfrica #ActOnNCDs

[Africa NCDs Network (ANN) @AfricanNCDsNet]

The commitments are made.

Now Africa leads the action. The NCD Relay Africa Regional Convening takes place in Addis Ababa on 21 to 22 November at Africa CDC Headquarters, ahead of CPHIA 2026.

Register here: https://t.co/IE3omel1Ig
#NCDRelayAfrica

#NCDRelayAfrica

[Africa NCDs Network (ANN) @AfricanNCDsNet]

The commitments are made.

Now Africa leads the action. The NCD Relay Africa Regional Convening takes place in Addis Ababa on 21 to 22 November at Africa CDC Headquarters, ahead of CPHIA 2026.

Register here: https://t.co/IE3omektSI
#NCDRelayAfrica

#NCDRelayAfrica

[Africa NCDs Network (ANN) @AfricanNCDsNet]

The first NCD Relay convening in Africa is 21 to 22 November in Addis Ababa. Civil society, PLWNCDs, & young leaders will agree on shared priorities & the Addis NCD Relay Declaration.
Register:https://t.co/IE3omektSI

Know more:https://t.co/tHWNC698mD

#NCDRelayAfrica

[Africa NCDs Network (ANN) @AfricanNCDsNet]

@ncdalliance @eancdalliance @RwandaNCDA @tancda @NCDIpoverty On 21 to 22 November, civil society, young leaders, and people living with NCDs meet in Addis Ababa for the first NCD Relay convening. Here is what is happening and how to join. 🧵 #NCDRelayAfrica
Register now: https://t.co/k1wPzfCSnJ

[Africa NCDs Network (ANN) @AfricanNCDsNet]

The first NCD Relay convening in Africa is 21 to 22 November in Addis Ababa. Civil society, PLWNCDs, & young leaders will agree on shared priorities & the Addis NCD Relay Declaration.
Register:https://t.co/IE3omektSI

Know more:https://t.co/tHWNC698mD

#NCDRelayAfrica

[Africa NCDs Network (ANN) @AfricanNCDsNet]

In a relay, no one wins alone. 🏃🏾‍♀️

From East, West, Central, North and Southern Africa, a movement is getting ready to turn the 2025 UN commitments on NCDs into a roadmap our institutions can act on now, not later.

The relay begins here. Run with us. 🌍

#NCDRelayAfrica

[Africa NCDs Network (ANN) @AfricanNCDsNet]

#NCDs cause more than 1 in 3 deaths in Africa. NCDs such as Diabetes, heart disease, cancer, sickle cell, Mental health & others affects our mothers, friends, neighbors.

Several promises have been made by leaders but who carries them forward?
Something is coming. Stay with us.

[Africa NCDs Network (ANN) @AfricanNCDsNet]

Have you ever wondered what the work of the ANN is ?

In this video, the , @ferdinantmbiy shares the purpose, the vision, & the mission of the network. He also shares how the ANN's work is beneficial to the communities it serves and the real power of collaboration.

Watch this:

[NCD Alliance East Africa @eancdalliance]

2.9 million people die each year from illnesses linked to cooking smoke, including about 12% of all stroke deaths.

What do you cook with at home most days: charcoal, firewood, gas, or electricity?

Tell us below. 🍲 @WHO #CleanCooking #NCDs

[Rwanda NCD Alliance @RwandaNCDA]

Every minute counts when stroke strikes. Recognising the signs and acting quickly can save a life.

Stroke is a medical emergency. Know the signs, share the message and seek urgent medical help immediately.

as we begin stroke awareness, kindly follow more updates on @strokeaction_RW page!

Don’t wait. #ActFAST

[Rwanda NCD Alliance @RwandaNCDA]

🎀 Pink October is here!

Rwanda NCD Alliance is pleased to join the global community in educating about breast cancer, raising awareness, and standing with everyone affected.

“Every story is unique, every journey matters.”

Behind every diagnosis is a person with hopes, a family, and a story that deserves to be heard. This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, let’s make space for those stories and encourage conversations rooted in compassion and reliable information.

Together, we can challenge stigma, encourage timely care, and remind people affected by breast cancer that they deserve support at every stage. 💗

Join us this October: share awareness messages, start a conversation, and check in on someone affected by breast cancer.
#PinkOctober #BreastCancerAwareness

[Rwanda NCD Alliance @RwandaNCDA]

❤️ DON’T MISS A BEAT!

Today, 29 September, we mark World Heart Day 2026.

Rwanda NCD Alliance and Rwanda Heart Organization unite to encourage everyone to know their risk, recognize the warning signs, and take action for a healthier heart.

🌍 Cardiovascular diseases are the world’s leading cause of death, claiming an estimated 19.8 million lives in 2022, according to WHO. Yet many heart attacks and strokes can be prevented.

Protect your heart through everyday actions:

1️⃣ 🍎 Eat more fruits and vegetables, and reduce salt.

2️⃣ 🏃🏽‍♀️ Move more—walk, cycle, dance, and make physical activity part of your routine.

3️⃣ 🚭 Quit tobacco and avoid second-hand smoke.

4️⃣ 🥃 Reduce or avoid alcohol.

5️⃣ 🩺 Know your blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels. Follow your prescribed treatment.

#WorldHeartDay2026 #DontMissABeat #HeartHealth