Dr. Christopher Kalila, Chairperson of the Committee on Health, Community Development and Social Services, has expressed his appreciation for the Auditor General’s Performance Audit Report on the prevention and control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs).
According to Dr. Kalila, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are a significant and escalating health crisis in Zambia. These diseases are placing a burden on the country’s healthcare budget as their prevalence continues to rise.
Dr. Kalila emphasized the urgency for both authorities and citizens to take swift action in addressing the growing health crisis of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). If left unaddressed, NCDs can become difficult to manage.
Dr. Kalila emphasizes the importance of individuals taking responsibility for their own health, as many non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are linked to factors such as unhealthy eating habits, excessive alcohol consumption, tobacco use, and lack of physical activity.
In Dr. Kalila’s perspective, NCDs are a growing health crisis. The increase in deaths related to NCDs has been a significant concern, with the percentage of NCD-related deaths rising from 23% in 2019 to 27% in 2020.
Dr. Kalila is concerned about the growing health crisis of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and the impact it is having on the country’s population, particularly those in their productive years. It is alarming that not only are lives being lost to NCDs, but also the potential contributions of individuals in their prime.
