Rethinking the Classroom: The Power and Practice of Challenge Based Learning
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
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
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
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 […]
Harnessing Quality Improvement to Implement Evidence-Based NCD Care: From Theory to Frontline Practice
Harnessing Quality Improvement to Implement Evidence-Based NCD Care: From Theory to Frontline Practice 14 September 2026 Deploying evidence-based interventions for non-communicable diseases remains one of the greatest challenges in modern global health. While clinical guidelines and technical toolkits—such as the World Health Organization’s HEARTS and PEN packages—are widely available, their real-world delivery is frequently compromised. […]
Mastering Implementation Science: The Power of Mixed Methods Research
Mastering Implementation Science: The Power of Mixed Methods Research 9 September 2026 Mastering implementation science requires integrating quantitative metrics with qualitative narratives to bridge the gap between clinical research and real-world health impact. By utilising frameworks such as convergent parallel, explanatory sequential, and exploratory sequential designs, researchers gain a comprehensive toolset that eliminates dangerous analytical […]
The Fundamentals of Implementation Science in NCD Management Across Southern Africa
The Fundamentals of Implementation Science in NCD Management Across Southern Africa 7 September 2026 Implementation science offers the vital framework needed to combat the rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Southern Africa by systematically closing the gap between clinical guidelines and real-world practice. For health professionals and recent graduates in the region, mastering this […]
We are Now Accepting Expressions of Interest!
We are Now Accepting Expressions of Interest! 1 September 2026 We are now accepting expressions of interest for the IS4NCDs training programme in implementation science applied to non-communicable disease care. The Core Modules pilot is scheduled to begin in the first week of October 2026. The Training is Fully Funded, No Course Fees Valued at […]
Implementation Outcomes: The Programme Performance Map
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
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
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 […]
One Class, Four Institutions: Shared Lecture Streams and Local Teamwork
One Class, Four Institutions: Shared Lecture Streams and Local Teamwork 11 August 2026 When IS4NCDs set out to pilot its Core Modules, it faced a practical constraint common to multi-country training programmes: how to deliver the same rigorous, faculty-led training across four institutions without either repeating the same module four times or asking faculty to […]
The IS4NCDs project has received funding from the European Union's Erasmus+ programme under Grant Agreement no. 101179511
The IS4NCDs project has received funding from the European Union's Erasmus+ programme under Grant Agreement no. 101179511