The National Guidelines for the Management of Cardiovascular Disease were revised in a one-day validation workshop.
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A high-level stakeholder validation workshop on the updated national guidelines for the prevention and management of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) has been held in Accra by the Ministry of Health (MoH), in partnership with the Ghana Health Service, and with technical assistance from Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH. This event is part of the AYA Integrated Healthcare Initiative.
The workshop reviewed and validated the updated 2019 national guidelines by bringing together important stakeholders from the health sector, including academia, civil society, health sector partners, policymakers, and clinicians.
By providing clear, evidence-based methods for the prevention, early diagnosis, and efficient management of CVDs at all levels of care, these new guidelines hope to empower healthcare providers.
The Deputy Minister, Hon. Prof. Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, gave the keynote address on behalf of the Hon. Minister for Health. She emphasized the government’s steadfast dedication to addressing non-communicable diseases, particularly cardiovascular conditions, which continue to be the primary cause of death in Ghana.
“Cardiovascular diseases are a silent epidemic. Our hospitals are increasingly overwhelmed by complications that could have been prevented through early diagnosis and consistent care,” she stated.
“Under the Mahama administration, we are strengthening primary healthcare and removing financial barriers to chronic care through the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, popularly known as MahamaCare. This flagship initiative will support the poor and vulnerable and invest in innovations that bring care closer to the people,” she added.
“Achieving our national targets for non-communicable diseases requires shared responsibility and strong collaboration across borders and sectors,” Dr. Ayensu-Danquah added, underscoring the importance of solid partnerships in addressing the rising burden of non-communicable diseases.
The GIZ-backed AYA Integrated Healthcare Initiative is an example of the kind of strategic partnership that is necessary to make a significant difference.
It is anticipated that stakeholder input will be included in the final product and that the draft guidelines will be verified.
Using funding from @Bayer AG, @Sanofi, and the @Gates Foundation, as well as assistance from @Panorama Global (a US charity sponsored by donations from @Eli Lilly and Company), AYA is implemented by @GIZ International Services in close coordination with the @Ministry of Health and the @Ghana Health Service.
Source: newsthemegh.com
