DAR ES SALAAM, July 24 -- Community health workers have been urged to collect and maintain accurate data on patients living with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) to help raise awareness and prioritize efforts in combating these conditions.

The call was made today in Dar es Salaam by Dr. Anna Nswila from the Diabetes Association during a special training session on non-communicable diseases organized by the Tanzania NCD Alliance (TANCDA).

Speaking during the training, Dr. Nswila emphasized that community health workers play a vital role as a bridge between communities and healthcare professionals. She said they must be equipped with accurate information about patients within their localities to support the delivery of quality healthcare ...