Botswana Multi - Sectoral Strategy For The Prevention And Control Of Non-Communicable Diseases 2018 – 2023.

The Botswana Multi - Sectoral Strategy For The Prevention And Control Of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) (2018 – 2023)' s mission is to to reduce the burden of NCDs and their modifiable risk factors through evidence-based, cost-effective approaches and partnerships.
Four priority areas/goals have been identified as anchors for strategic objectives and activities for addressing NCDs in Botswana. Strategy's Goals are: Goal 1 (Reduce risk factors through awareness, promotion of healthy lifestyles and creation of enabling environments); Goal 2 (Treat and mitigate the impact of disease through health systems reorientation, early detection and provision of quality, people-centred services that begin at the primary care level); Goal 3 (Perform monitoring, surveillance and research in order to understand burden of disease, identify innovative solutions and evaluate impact of interventions), and Goal 4 (Accelerate country response to NCDs, through strengthened national prioritisation, coordination, multi-sectoral action and partnerships).