Theme-2020: Accountability
What is the Global Week of Action for NCDs?
NCDs are currently the #1 cause of death and disability in the world, and the burden is disproportionately severe in low- and middle-income countries, where four out of five people with an NCD live. The Global Week for Action on NCDs is organized by the NCD Alliance global and aims to unite the NCD movement each year under a specific theme, concentrating our combined efforts with the aim of reducing the NCD burden globally and increasing health and equality. Join the movement!
Under the banner of “Raising Attention, Promoting Accountability on NCDs at Local and National levels in Cameroon” The Cameroon CS NCD Alliance will be mounting the national stage with activities to raise awareness on NCDs and the need for accountability regarding desired prevention and control SDG targets. The theme for this year’s Week of Action on NCDs is “Accountability”. Activities will put persons living with NCDs at the center of essence for the Week’s action.
- Social Media Activities by all members
- Inclusive games at the Baptist Center by CBCHS
- Advocacy visits to Mayor, and MoH by CBCHS
- Radio Talk shows by CBCHS, RADA, and C3T
- Panel Discussion by RADA
- Tweet Chats by RADA
- Interactive online Q&A on NCDs by RADA
- Zoom Conference – in Collaboration with CORE Group by RADA
- Patient meeting – by CBCHS
- Press briefing /Conference by RADA and C3t
- Health Talks in Churches by CBCHS
- Publication of statements by all members
- NCD Tracts sharing at a Major market by C3t
- Zoom Webinar by Rural Doctors
See the full time table of Activities below and dates to participate.
| SN | Activity | Dates | Organization(s) i/c |
| 1 | Disseminate messages on social media (Contribute to ‘Voices of Change’; Share ‘Voices of Change’ quotes, champion quote cards, info graphics, video messages or key messages through social media using the harsh tag, #ActOnNCDs.) |
September 7-13). | All Member organizations |
| 2 | Organise inclusive fun games at the Baptist Centre in Bamenda | Saturday, September 12 | CBCHS |
| 3 | Local Council Advocacy visit | September 9 |
CBCHS |
| 4 | Visit to the radio for a Radio program (Radio Talk with Young NCD Advocates) | September 8/September | CBCHS/RADA |
| 5 | Organise a meeting with Cancer Survivors in view of charting a path for the creation of Patient Advocacy Group for Persons living with cancer and Survivors of cancer |
CBCHS | |
| 6 | Publish campaign activities on member newsletters including the “NCD Voice Newsletter” and “Radates” are in view. |
September 13- 14th | CBCHS/RADA |
| 7 | Health Talks in Churches |
September 13 | CBCHS |
| 8 | Statements from member organizations will be issued on media (All Associations) |
Full Week | All Members |
| 9 | The Alliance will also issue a Statement on media on the global Campaign |
September 9th – 13th |
CACSNA Secretariat |
| 10 | Sensitization campaign through traditional media including Magic FM, Radio Tiemeni Siantou(RTS), The Post and Le Messager |
September 7-13th | C3T, |
| 11 | Field visit with Media, CACSNA Team members in Yde, PLWNCD to sensitize population on the various NCDs followed by the distribution of hydro-alcoholic gels and Flyers on NCDs at Mvan neighbourhood at the level of travel agencies. |
September 8th 2020 at 14 Pm | C3t |
| 12 |
Two 2- Advocacy visit (We encourage members in Yde to partake |
September 10-11, 2020 | C3t |
| 13 | Panel discussion/ Press Conference, to discuss the problem of NCDs, the Alliance’s work on NCDs in collaboration with other partners that will be present in Bamenda and possibly, Yaoundé. (RADA,). Topic: “Accountability on NCDs” |
Friday 11th | RADA |
| 14 | Zoom Webinar with CORE Group partners: “Youth Leaders Taking Action: Developing an NCDs-Focused Accountability Framework.” |
Sept. 9, 2020 |
RADA |
| 15 | Tweet Chart with Nigerian Partners |
September 7, 2020 |
RADA |
| 16 | Online Interactive Session on “Accountability on NCDs” with RADA CEO. |
Sept. 13, 2020 |
RADA |
| 17 | Zoom conference for health care providers in rural areas to discuss their experiences and current actions taken by stakeholders in supporting persons living with NCDs in the context of COVID-19 |
TBD | Rural Doctors |
About the Theme of 2020
Governments have committed to many NCD targets through the United Nations (UN), such as World Health Organization (WHO) NCD targets and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Accountability mechanisms for NCDs that are currenetly in place can be strengthened by independent civil society-led action, especially at the local and national level. We can all help ensure that commitments made translate into targets met, to turn back the tide on the current NCD epidemic. We’ve seen through COVID-19 the devastating effects of neglect – it’s time to stop making the same mistake with NCDs!- from trade to livelihoods and ultimately, development.
(Adapted from NCDA website).