Access Today: September 2024
Access Accelerated
Working towards a future where no one dies prematurely from NCDs and all have access to prevention, treatment and care.
Access Accelerated and partners at the Global NCD Alliance Forum, Kigali?
Access Accelerated will host two pivotal sessions during the upcoming NCD Alliance Global Forum in Kigali this October.
Sunday, October 20: Strengthening Financing for NCDs in the Africa Region through UHC and PHC: A Dialogue with the Financing Accelerator Network?for NCDs
This pre-conference, half-day session, in collaboration with Results for Development and the African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP) , offers a platform for in-depth discussions on key NCD financing challenges, opportunities, and priorities in Africa. Participants will exchange insights and shape the future agenda for the new Access Accelerated-World Bank joint initiative, the?Financing Accelerator Network for NCDs.
Tuesday October, 22: Building a Healthier Africa:?Access?Accelerated? and World Bank launch first Regional NCD Financing?Accelerator for NCDs?
Join us to learn more about?the Financing Accelerator Network for NCDs, a new initiative by?Access Accelerated and the World Bank. The session will also officially launch the?first regional NCD Financing Accelerator in Africa, followed by a panel discussion exploring?innovative, locally-driven financing strategies to strengthen NCD prevention and care in low- and middle-income countries.
Access Accelerated in Action: 2023 Measurement & Evaluation Report
Our latest Measurement & Evaluation report catalogues the activities?across the Access Accelerated–World Bank partnership from the 2023 calendar year – detailing a series of advances made in evidence generation, policy development, care quality, and sustainable financing for NCDs across dozens of national health systems.
World Bank's Healthy Longevity Initiative Report: Highlights investment potential in NCDs
The World Bank’s Healthy Longevity Initiative (HLI)?offers a comprehensive study into the intersection of aging populations and NCDs, highlighting the potential for strategic investments in health to spur economic growth and improve well-being. Access Accelerated, a key partner in this effort since 2017, is proud to support this vital work. The newly published flagship report from the initiative offers fresh insights into?the economic and societal benefits of addressing aging and NCD challenges.
NCD Prevention and Control in Europe and Central Asia
Aging populations and rising NCDs pose significant challenges in Europe and Central Asia. With support from Access Accelerated and the World Bank, countries are building more resilient health systems to better prevent NCDs and improving long-term care strategies across the region. The latest project deep dive examines the specific efforts in five countries, including Kosovo, Moldova, and Serbia.???
Access Accelerator Director shares reflections from first year
Marking his first year as Director of Access Accelerated, Herb Riband reflects on a dynamic and fulfilling journey. In his essay, he shares key learnings from the past year and his vision for the next phase of Access Accelerated’s evolution.
In conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Naukusi Wangia, NCD Financing Director, Ministry of Health, Kenya