This ongoing project aims to enhance the capacity of healthcare professionals and community members in Bhutan for effective non-communicable disease (NCD) screening, prevention, and management. By providing targeted training, the initiative addresses the growing burden of NCDs in the region.
Enhancing capacity for NCD screening and prevention, empowering health workers, and organizing a one-day NCD symposium in Bhutan.
Enhance the capacity of healthcare professionals at both facility and community levels to conduct screenings, risk assessments, and early detection for NCDs.
Strengthen stakeholders’ skills in developing and implementing evidence-based strategies for NCD prevention and control.
Build the competencies of policymakers in implementing NCD-related programs and policies.
Empower community health workers and volunteers to provide education, counseling, and support for NCD prevention and management.
Organize a one-day NCD symposium in Bhutan.
This project involves a multi-level approach to building capacities, focusing on government officials, healthcare providers, community workers, and volunteers. Through workshops, practical training sessions, and symposiums, the project ensures that both professionals and the broader community are well-equipped to manage NCD prevention and control effectively.
Conducted multiple training sessions for healthcare professionals in screening and early detection of NCDs.
Strengthened collaboration between policymakers and healthcare workers for implementing evidence-based NCD strategies.
Increased community engagement through training and support from community health workers and volunteers.
