Non Communicable Disease plan 2013 - 2017
Ministry of Health; Republic of South Africa
Country Resources
General Health Strategies and Plans
South Africa
31 December 2013
Policy document
978-0-621-41510-0
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The Goal of this plan is for attaining a long and healthy life for all through prevention and control of non-communicable diseases. This requires the implementation of three major components:1) Prevention of NCDs and promotion of health and wellness at population, community and individual levels.
2) Improved control of NCDs through health systems strengthening and reform
3) Monitoring NCDs and their main risk factors and conducting innovative research.
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