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.

Rethinking the Classroom: The Power and Practice of Challenge Based Learning 29 September 2026 Challenge Based Learning (CBL) is an immersive educational framework where participants actively engage with authentic, open-ended global or community issues to develop actionable, real-world solutions. Moving far beyond passive rote learning or simulated classroom exercises, CBL requires individuals to make real […]

Important Update: IS4NCDs Core Module Transitions to Fully Online Delivery 23 September 2026 The IS4NCDs consortium has decided to modify the delivery format of its upcoming pilot core module, Fundamentals of Implementation Science, scheduled to take place 5–9 October 2026. To maximise accessibility and ensure that vital training in implementation science is available to health […]

From Evidence to Action: Securing Lasting Delivery Networks for NCD Care 21 September 2026 Translating clinical guidelines for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) into real-world practice requires a systematic approach to implementation science. To successfully scale up care, health systems must move beyond general public health frameworks and master the practical tools needed to turn an implementation […]

Quantifying Burden, Addressing Inequity: The Mechanics of NCD Control 16 September 2026 Non-communicable diseases present the largest clinical and economic threat to Southern African healthcare systems, requiring a rapid shift from individual clinical interventions to structural public health solutions. While NCD epidemiology effectively quantifies regional disease burdens and lifestyle habits, these metrics are ultimately driven […]