Health and Systems for Health Posted on 09/12/2019 (09/12/2019) by Chris Anyango RESEARCH RESEARCH // WHAT WE DO // Health and Systems for Health Health and Systems for Health Signature Issue Our priority area for this unit is chronic disease management. We aim to understand the magnitude, burden, and impacts of non-communicable diseases and other chronic conditions (mental health problems and injuries), and the interactions and intersections between infectious and NCDs in order to inform integrated and efficient health system responses to major public health problems. The program will also identify and assess the impact of patient-centered and technology-based approaches to improve the integrated management of chronic diseases. OVERVIEW The Center is at the forefront of research on the emerging epidemics of both communicable and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) across Africa. We generate evidence that leads to stronger and more responsive health systems, able to address the specific needs of vulnerable populations. Our Africa-led agenda to strengthen and build more resilient systems for improved health is addressing knowledge gaps related to chronic disease management, epidemiology and identifying mitigation strategies for the rising burden of injury. Related Projects ONGOING PROJECT 2020 – 2021 Surveillance and Epidemiologic Evaluation of COVID-19 in Kenya (SEECK) The burden of COVID-19 at population level is not known and prevention interventions are not fully supported by evidence. This project seeks to answer the question of: what proportion of the general population has been exposed to SARS-CoV-2 before? The study is being conducted in the Nairobi Urban Health and Demographic Surveillance System (NUHDSS) area (Korogocho and Viwandani informal settlements) on the outskirts of Nairobi City. Similar studies are being implemented in Kisumu and Kilifi by other research teams within the wider consortium. ONGOING PROJECT 2017 – 2021 Improving Healthcare Delivery in Informal Settlements Rapid urbanization in major cities in Africa, has contributed to a surge in informal settlements, also commonly referred to as slums. ONGOING PROJECT 2017 – 2019 Food Choices Project: Dietary transitions in African Cities Driven in part by the increasing migration of individuals to cities in many African countries, a change in dietary habits has been observed, with increasing consumption of unhealthy foods that are high in calories and low in nutrients. 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