Addressing the double burden of disease: Improving health systems for non-communicable and neglected Tropical diseases

Multi-sectoral Action Plan on the Prevention and Control of Non-communicable Diseases (NCD) in Nepal 2014-2020 mentioned that in the South-East Asia Region (SEAR), NCDs are the leading cause of death, accounting for 55% of all deaths. NCDs are estimated to account for 66% of all deaths in Nepal while 30% is from cardiovascular diseases and 4% from diabetes. Because of chronic nature, Non- Communic…