The project aims to prevent and control increasing occurrence and deaths due to non-communicable diseases (NCD) in communities through screening, early detection and provision of timely and appropriate treatment.

The scope of the project includes capacity building of health care providers; expansion of the coverage of NCD prevention and control services; strengthening diagnostic capacity with modern equipment, medicine and medical equipment; and establishment of sustainable and effective supply chain system.

Health promotion and protection of the communities against major risk factors of NCD will be undertaken by controlling consumption of tobacco and tobacco products, alcohol and unhealthy food; and promoting physical activity. This project will also attempt to promote healthy lifestyle among school children so they will grow up to be healthy and productive citizens. Screening of preventable cancers is also part of the project activities.

NCD prevention and control can enable elderly people to lead healthier and active lives. Screening and early detection of breast cancer and cervical cancer would allow women to live long healthy lives. In addition, control of consumption of tobacco and tobacco products can significantly contribute to protection of environment, socio-economic development and poverty reduction. All planned activities of the proposed project can help achieve Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages) and Myanmar Sustainable Development Plan’s action plan 4.2.9 focusing on “control and combat non-communicable diseases”.