Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) pose a significant public health challenge, requiring innovative solutions and concerted efforts from all sectors of society. The SUNI-SEA NCD self-care application, developed by HelpAge International Myanmar under the SUNI-SEA project, presents an opportunity to address this challenge. The application allows individuals to self-assess their risks for hypertension, diabetes, and mental health...
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NCD self-care mobile application: SUNI-SEA innovation in Myanmar
Digital tools can be valuable in improving access to healthcare services, particularly in challenging times like the COVID-19 pandemic or in constrained settings. The SUNI-SEA team in Myanmar developed a NCD self-care application to help people accessing their health risks by themselves. Apart from self-care screening, the application also includes counselling sessions that can give...
Compilation of SUNI-SEA training and health education materials
In the project, we provide quality trainings to health care workers and volunteers in health promotion, screening, early diagnosis and basic treatment for diabetes and hypertension. Training materials have been adapted...
Capacity building materials
Within SUNI-SEA, the European and Asian researchers closely collaborated and exchanged their knowledge. Capacity building was aimed at researchers from the project countries and intended to exchange knowledge and expertise between the researchers within the SUNI-SEA project. Several webinars were delivered with a focus on research in health promotion and disease prevention. SUNI-SEA series of...
Voices of SUNI-SEA
A short video with reflections from community members, local authorities, primary healthcare staff, policy makers and others involved in the SUNI-SEA project.