MoH-NCDI-Liberia

The NCDI Program exists to lead and coordinate prevention and control interventions that are essential, affordable and accessible to Liberians

[MoH-NCDI-Liberia @MohNcdi]

Yesterday we held our Rehabilitation, Injuries and Assistive Technology Technical Working Group meeting at @UniOfLib. 2 partners @CHAI_health & @WHOLiberia, a service provider MRC and a CSO NCD1 were recognized for their support, service provision, and collaboration respectively

[MoH-NCDI-Liberia @MohNcdi]

Today our team, supported by @WHOLiberia, conducted Joint Supportive Supervision for Health Facilities that are beneficiaries of Training in Assistive Products (TAP) initiatives in Montserrado County including Mount Barclay, Omega Market Clinics & Duport Road Health Center.

[MoH-NCDI-Liberia @MohNcdi]

Yesterday our team held the Quarterly Disability, Injuries, Rehabilitation & Assistive Technology Technical Working Group (TWG) meeting to track GoL initiatives in these areas & agree multisectoral actions for the future. @WHOLiberia @AifoLiberia @CHAI_health @UNDPLiberia

[MoH-NCDI-Liberia @MohNcdi]

Our Disability, Injuries and Assistive Technology (DIAT) team supported by @WHOLiberia conducted supervision visits at a number of hospitals implementing Assistive Technology programs.
@AifoLiberia @CHAI_health @USAIDLiberia

[WHO Liberia @WHOLiberia]

Today is International #ChildhoodCancer Day! 🧒🏿🧒🏾 🧒🏽

Countries should commit to invest in early detection and effective therapy & medicines. Because every child deserves access to quality cancer care!

#ICCD2023

[WHO Liberia @WHOLiberia]

WHO’s Global Initiative for #ChildhoodCancer is working to increase the survival rate of children with cancer by increasing countries’ capacity to provide quality services, increasing prioritization of childhood cancer & improving their quality of life 👉🏿 https://t.co/22OTiPYb8z

[WHO Liberia @WHOLiberia]

Happening now: The senior management teams of the Ministry of Health & WHO in Liberia today, are holding the first quarterly planning & coordination session in 2023 to dialogue on collective efforts aimed at improving health service delivery in Liberia🇱🇷

[MoH-NCDI-Liberia @MohNcdi]

Last week our Diabetes team carried out refresher training for Diabetes service providers at Jackson F Doe Memorial Hospital in Tappita City, Nimba County. Focused was on detection and prevention of diabetes @AMPforHealth @HelmsleyTrust @WHOLiberia @WorldDiabetesF @NCDIpoverty

[MoH-NCDI-Liberia @MohNcdi]

Last week we held the Liberia Diabetes Technical Working Group Meeting at the Ministry of Health NCDI Division Offices with our active partners
@NCDIpoverty @WHOLiberia @AMPforHealth @HelmsleyTrust @WorldDiabetesF

[NCDI Poverty Network @NCDIpoverty]

Here's how you can support @WHOAFRO Resolution (AFR/RC72/4) to review and adopt the draft regional PEN-Plus strategy to address severe NCDs at first-level referral health facilities in the African region https://t.co/LRD3KZQ2QZ

[Jacqui Thornton @Jacquithornton]

@MohNcdi @boosulyn @WHOLiberia @USAIDLiberia @USAIDGH @AMPforHealth @HelmsleyTrust Agreed. @ncdalliance is advocating for integration of services so it makes sense

[AMA @AmerMedicalAssn]

Learn how you can support diabetic patients in this #AMAEdHub #CME course. https://t.co/8goXYQeyu4

[WebMD @WebMD]

Leukemia is a type of cancer affects your blood and bone marrow. It’s the most common type of cancer in children, but adults can get it, too. What to know: https://t.co/abOBOruajK

[WebMD @WebMD]

Vitamin D may curb your chances of certain cancers, like colon, breast, and prostate. The rates are even better when paired with calcium. https://t.co/HAW8JGGZcA

[MoH-NCDI-Liberia @MohNcdi]

@Jacquithornton @boosulyn Given this trend, now is the time to invest some of the HIV funding into the prevention and control of NCDs like Diabetes @WHOLiberia @USAIDLiberia @USAIDGH @AMPforHealth @HelmsleyTrust

[Jacqui Thornton @Jacquithornton]

20 years ago, having HIV in South Africa meant early death, while conditions like diabetes were barely present. Now we are faced with a perfect storm of a long life for PLHIV but a growing prevalence of deadly diabetes. Excellent read by ⁦@boosulyn⁩ https://t.co/YmgPQV1qTl

[MoH-NCDI-Liberia @MohNcdi]

Last week we had our quarterly Diabetes Focus Group at ELWA Hospital where we discussed diet and medication management variations for Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes as well as individual experiences on diabetes management @AMPforHealth @USAIDLiberia @HelmsleyTrust @WorldDiabetesF

[MoH-NCDI-Liberia @MohNcdi]

Last week our team underwent Leadership and Management capacity building with the support of @AMPforHealth Country Support and, Learning & Management team @USAIDLiberia

[WHO Liberia @WHOLiberia]

#Hepatitis B is preventable & treatable!
✅Mother-to child-transmission must be eliminated.
✅Children should be vaccinated against #HepB within 24 hours of birth & complemented by at least 2 additional doses a month apart. 👶🏿
#WorldHepatitisDay

[NCDI Poverty Network @NCDIpoverty]

🎉Congratulations to the Zambia Ministry of Health and @cidrzinfo for launching the Zambia NCDI Poverty Commission Report and announcing that they will initiate PEN-Plus services at two district hospitals in the coming months https://t.co/P2LIzRwqaz