摘要：Background: The burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is accelerating. Given that the capacity of health systems in LMICs is already strained by the weight of communicable diseases, these countries find themselves facing a double burden of disease. NCDs contribute significantly to morbidity and mortality, thereby playing a major role in the cycle of poverty, and impeding development.Methods: Integrated approaches to health service delivery and healthcare worker (HCW) training will be necessary in order to successfully combat the great challenge posed by NCDs.Results: In 2013, we formed the Uganda Initiative for Integrated Management of NCDs (UINCD), a multidisciplinary research collaboration that aims to present a systems approach to integrated management of chronic disease prevention, care, and the training of HCWs.Discussion: Through broad-based stakeholder engagement, catalytic partnerships, and a collective vision, UINCD is working to reframe integrated health service delivery in Uganda.Keywords: Non-communicable diseases; Health system strengthening; Integration; Multi-sectoral collaboration(Published: 5 January 2015)Citation: Glob Health Action 2015, 8: 26537 - http://dx.doi.org/10.3402/gha.v8.26537
关键词：Non-communicable diseases; Health system strengthening; Integration; Multi-sectoral collaboration
