Responding to non-communicable diseases in Zambia: a policy analysis
Abstract Background Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are an emerging global health concern. Reports have shown that, in Zambia, NCDs are also an emerging problem and the government has begun initiating a policy response. The present study explores the policy response to NCDs by the Ministry of Healt...
Main Authors: | Mulenga M. Mukanu, Joseph Mumba Zulu, Chrispin Mweemba, Wilbroad Mutale |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-04-01
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Series: | Health Research Policy and Systems |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12961-017-0195-7 |
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