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Fifteen1 countries in the WHO African Region are now at different phases of implementing the PEN-Plus strategy, a program designed to decentralize care for people living with severe chronic noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in hard-to-reach communities.
The PEN-Plus initiative has resulted in life-saving treatment for over 15 000 individuals, according to a recent WHO PEN-Plus report.
The report indicates that twenty countries have completed baseline assessments and reached phase 1 of the PEN-Plus implementation framework, demonstrating strong national commitments.
Supported by the Helmsley Charitable Trust, WHO Regional PEN-Plus: Transforming treatment of severe NCDs in Africa Spotlight on NCD activities in the region Office for Africa and partners like the NCDI Poverty Network the PEN-Plus model addresses the critical gap in access to care for conditions like type 1 diabetes, sickle cell disease, and rheumatic heart disease in resource-limited settings.
PEN-Plus expansion in countries highlights the effectiveness of the model in strengthening health systems and improving the lives of individuals living with severe NCDs across the African Region.
WHO Regional Office for Africa and partners remain committed to supporting countries in scaling up PEN-Plus and ensuring sustainable access to essential NCD care for all.