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Experience

TANCDA

WE ARE FOCUSED ON ADDRESSING THE GROWING BURDEN OF NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES (NCDS) IN TANZANIA

To raise awareness of NCDs, promote prevention measures, and advocate for policies that support the effective management and control of NCDs in Tanzania.

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TANCDA 10 Years Celebration

The Tanzania Non-Communicable Diseases Alliance (TANCDA) has reached a significant milestone, marking ten years of dedicated efforts in the fight against Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). Over the past decade, TANCDA has played a pivotal role in policy advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and the empowerment of people living with NCDs

“Time to Lead” in Tanzania

In 2024, the week was marked by significant milestones in Tanzania, including community engagements, media advocacy, and public events. The activities focused on empowering individuals living with NCDs, strengthening government commitment, and mobilizing public action to address the growing NCD burden. The week ended with a vibrant community walk, bringing together over 300 participants from diverse backgrounds. The walk began at Coco Beach, continued to Aga Khan Hospital, and returned to Coco Beach, covering a significant stretch of Dar es Salaam’s scenic coastline.

Hon. Deputy Speaker, House of Representative Zanzibar
26 June 2024

An initiative to facilitate a dialogue session involving Committee members of the Zanzibar House of Representatives and Members of Parliament (MPs) from Tanzania Mainland. The objective is to discuss and explore regulatory, policy, and fiscal measures aimed at promoting healthy diets and physical activity to mitigate the impact of NCDs.

TANCDA Facilitated Meeting with Ministry of Health Zanzibar

TANCDA facilitated a meeting with the Ministry of Health Zanzibar to discuss the burden of NCDs and policy gaps in implementing physical activity and healthy diets on June 25, 2026.

Members of Parliament Sensitization Meeting

Hon. Ummy Mwalimu, Minister of Health, presented the ‘Mtindo wa Maisha’ book to the Deputy Speaker Hon. Mussa Zungu on May 10, 2024. TANCDA had the honor of presenting on the burden of NCDs and the financial crisis in their prevention and control.

Hon. Ummy Mwalimu, Minister of Health, presented the ‘Mtindo wa Maisha’ book to Hon. Stanslaus Nyongo, Chairman of the Health Committee, on May 10, 2024. TANCDA had the honor of presenting on the burden of NCDs and the financial crisis in their prevention and control.

Members of Parliament during the meeting on May 10, 2024.

TANCDA Facilitated Meeting with Ministry of Health and Ministry of Arts, Culture, and Sports

TANCDA facilitated a meeting with the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Arts, Culture, and Sports to discuss physical activity guidelines, action plans, and policy gaps in implementing physical activities from April 19-20, 2024.

Type 1 Diabetes Camp in Bagamoyo

A Type 1 diabetes camp in Bagamoyo aimed primarily at training children on managing and caring for their condition, as well as equipping them with knowledge on carbohydrate counting.

To support patients who suffer from NCDs and work for better prevention and treatment through health information and advocacy for quality care of people with NCD.

To prevent NCDs through information and educational activities and to support capacity building for NCD services.

To create partnerships with other Associations with similar objectives, to improve the quality of NCDs prevention and treatment.

To work in partnership with all stakeholder to identify critical gaps in the prevention and control of NCDs.

TANCDA

DOCTOR’S MARATHON NCDS SCREENING REPORT

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IT IS IMPORTANT TO CHECK YOUR MENTAL HEALTH AS IMPORTANT TO CHECK YOUR PHYSICAL HEALTH

WHAT WE DO

Knowledge Exchange

Creating partnerships with other Associations with similar objectives, to improve the quality of NCDs prevention and treatment.

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Advocacy

Supporting patients who suffer from NCDs and work for better prevention and treatment through health information and advocacy for quality care of people with NCD.

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Policy Engagement

Working in partnership with, Government, Parliament, Private sector, International NGOs, and Local community members and leaders to identify critical gaps in the prevention and treatment of NCDs and to provide logistical support to address these needs.

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Public Education

SERVICES OFFERED BY TANCDA

Outreach/ Screening of NCDs
Patient support
Provision of NCDs educational materials to community and health care providers
Canceling and consultation services to NCD patients
Training of HCPs on various aspects of diagnosis and management of NCDs

TANCDA FUTURE PLANS

Supporting implementation of the National NCD Program launched in November 2021
Support the implementation of the National STEPS survey.
Seek funding and logistical support to strengthen community efforts to improve local knowledge about NCDs prevention and treatment.
Support scientific research on NCDs: causes, prevention and treatment.
Support the integration of services at all levels of care
To enter into any arrangement with any government or authorities (municipal, local or otherwise) or any corporation, company or person that may seem conducive to the Alliance.
Engage media houses, editors and journalists in prevention and control of NCDs
Create patient peer support groups