IS4NCDs stands for “Capacity Building in Implementation Science Education for Non-Communicable Disease Prevention and Management in Africa.” It is a groundbreaking project aimed at tackling the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Africa.

Implementation Outcomes: The Programme Performance Map 27 August 2026 A programme’s performance is rarely a single verdict — it can succeed on some measures while falling short on others at the very same time, and knowing which is which matters enormously for anyone managing, funding, or shaping NCD programmes across Africa. In practice, this often […]

De-Implementation: The Other Half of Implementation Science 25 August 2026 Health systems cannot successfully modernise care unless they master de-implementation, the distinct operational skill of actively withdrawing outdated clinical practices from circulation. Clinical practice does not automatically stop just because evidence changes. Turning off an obsolete protocol requires dedicated ownership and specific strategies, which are […]

Frameworks: The Bridge Between Context and Strategy 18 August 2026 A structured framework is essential for a successful protocol roll-out; without one, teams default to the loudest barrier in the room while quieter, decisive factors go unchecked. A programme team preparing to roll out a new hypertension treatment protocol can easily list dozens of things […]