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Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus and Task Shifting in Their Management in Sub-Saharan Africa

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  • Alain Lekoubou

    (Department of Internal Medicine and Specialities, Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaounde I, Cameroon
    Cerebrovascular Unit, Hôpital Neurologique Pierre Wertheimer, Hospices Civils de Lyon, France)

  • Paschal Awah

    (Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Arts, Letters and Social Sciences, University of Yaounde I, Cameroon)

  • Leopold Fezeu

    (Department of Nutritional Epidemiology, French Institute of Health and Medical Research, Bobigny, France)

  • Eugene Sobngwi

    (Department of Internal Medicine and Specialities, Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaounde I, Cameroon)

  • Andre Pascal Kengne

    (The George Institute for International Health, University of Sydney, Australia)

Abstract

Chronic diseases are becoming increasingly important in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The current density and distribution of health workforce suggest that SSA cannot respond to the growing demand for chronic disease care, together with the frequent infectious diseases. Innovative approaches are therefore needed to rapidly expand the health workforce. In this article, we discuss the evidences in support of nurse-led strategies for chronic disease management in SSA, with a focus on hypertension and diabetes mellitus.

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  • Alain Lekoubou & Paschal Awah & Leopold Fezeu & Eugene Sobngwi & Andre Pascal Kengne, 2010. "Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus and Task Shifting in Their Management in Sub-Saharan Africa," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 7(2), pages 1-11, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:7:y:2010:i:2:p:353-363:d:6966
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