National electronic primary health care database in monitoring performance of primary care in Kyrgyzstan.

Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility of the national electronic primary health care (PHC) database in Kyrgyzstan in producing information on the disease burden of the patient population and on the processes and quality of care of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in PHC.

Background: Strengthening of the PHC is essential for low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to tackle the increasing burden of NCDs. Capacity building and quality improvement require timely data on processes and quality of care.

Evaluation and pilot implementation of essential interventions for the management of hypertension and prevention of cardiovascular diseases in primary health care in the Republic of Tajikistan.

Background: The aim of this study was to determine the feasibility of implementing and evaluating essential interventions for the management of hypertension and prevention of cardiovascular disease in primary healthcare in Tajikistan.

Methods: The study protocol was published a priori. A pragmatic, sequential, mixed methods explanatory design was piloted.

Evaluation and pilot implementation of essential interventions for the management of hypertension and prevention of cardiovascular diseases in primary health care in the Republic of Tajikistan.

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of death worldwide and are a major burden in Tajikistan. The health system of Tajikistan is still shaped by the country's Soviet legacy and the pace of reform has been slow, with high patient out-of-pocket expenditure. The aim of this study is to determine the feasibility of implementing and evaluating essential interventions for the management of hypertension and prevention of cardiovascular disease in primary health care in Tajikistan.

Evaluation of risk factor reduction in a European City Network.

There is a substantial and growing burden of premature mortality caused by non-communicable diseases (NCDs) globally. This paper evaluates the preventive efforts of the WHO European Healthy Cities Network during its fifth phase (2009-13), specifically for four behavioural risk factors (tobacco use, alcohol abuse, unhealthy diet and physical inactivity). Drawing on case studies, questionnaire responses and other materials, it notes which cities were involved, what worked and did not, the triggers for action, challenges met and lessons learnt.