Home/Resources/Thematic Areas/NCDs, Food Security and Nutrition
THEMATIC AREA

NCDs, Food Security & Nutrition

Designing and implementing regional activities in line with the Resolutions of the ECSA Health Ministers Conferences, driving evidence-based policies across Member States.

Explore Programme
Agriculture and Food Security
Regional Reach
9 Member States

Programme Objectives

Our strategic goals to combat non-communicable diseases and ensure food security across the ECSA region.

01

Promote, track and support the implementation of evidence-based relevant nutrition and Food Security policies and programmes in Member States.

02

Support MS to accelerate implementation of integrated high impact interventions in NCDs, Food Security and Nutrition.

03

Support MS to scale up programmes to promote, prevent and control, NCDs and other nutrition deficiencies.

04

Build capacity of NCDs, nutrition and food security training institutions.

05

Initiate and strengthen Nutrition education programmes for civil society.

06

Strengthen leadership and management skills of NCDs, nutrition and food Security programme managers in the MS.

07

Strengthen documentation and dissemination of best practices and lessons learnt and promote knowledge sharing and utilization.

08

Promote joint programming and align programme activities within Member States.