Training

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 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 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 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! 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 […]

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 […]

IS4NCDs Marks Steady Progress Towards October Pilot Launch 29 July 2026 IS4NCDs held its monthly virtual meeting on 27 July 2026, bringing together representatives from all partner institutions to review progress towards the piloting of its implementation science training modules, set to begin in October. The meeting highlighted encouraging momentum across the programme. Institutions leading […]

The fifth and final day of the IS4NCDs Regional Consortium Meeting brought together partners from across the consortium at the Wits School of Public Health in Johannesburg to consolidate a week of intense and productive discussions. With clear decisions made, timelines set, and responsibilities assigned, the meeting closed on a note of genuine optimism and shared purpose.