The goal of the strategy supported by the Pan American Health Organization seeks to promote the promotion of best practices in the prevention and control of cardiovascular diseases.
In the presence of the Minister of Health, A. Lic. Natividad NassifUndersecretary Dr. Cesare Monti Submitted “Regional strategy to combat chronic non-communicable diseases” To the primary care teams in Hall Ministry of Health.
The objective of the strategy accompanies it Project Services Office It seeks to promote the promotion of best practices in cardiovascular disease prevention and control in health services through the control and prevention of hypertension and diabetes with a focus on primary health care.
In this sense, the health teams are provided with clinical pathways for diabetes and hypertension and the Findrisk digital tool that allows to predict in a simple form through 8 questions a person’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes or hypertension in the next 10 years. Years after the evaluation day.
The meeting was chaired by chronic diseases authority Dr. Luis Orellana. The Redes team, Dr. Mauro Ruiz and Dr. Martha Corret and the Digital Health team, Ms. Mercedes Diaz. The directors of the Algerian News Agency, Dr. Martha Tarshini, participated. Community Health, Mr. Gonzalo Teran; Minister of the Interior Dr. Graciela Alzogray; Medical Care, Dr. Oscar Gallardo; Digital Health, Professor Javier Bravo; REDES Program Coordinator Dr. Laura Joyville; From PROTEGER, Dr. Guadalupe Díaz Araujo; and Somar program representative Dr. Alejandra Soria, among others.
During the meeting it took place Dr. Mauro Ruiz He explained that the implementation of the HEARTS strategy of the Pan American Health Organization “Good control of hypertension and diabetes has been shown to reduce mortality and morbidity in the population, which is why correct diagnosis of both and appropriate treatment are so important, with emphasis on controlling adherence and reducing treatment inertia due to ‘part of the health team’.”.
he Dr. Oriana He stressed the need to strengthen “A comprehensive care model, ensuring scheduled shifts and active patient research“.
Mercedes Diaz He explained that the Vendresk app evaluates specific issues such as abdominal circumference, and whether you have a history of family members with diabetes, among other issues. “This data then allows us to generate artificial intelligence that can predict and prevent disease in the long term.”Comment.
Undersecretary Monti stressed the importance of technological progress to anticipate and prevent increasing risks among the population, and also expressed his appreciation for the availability of statistical information to enable action. “This avoids missing opportunities.”He said and thanked the first level of care personnel working in the region for their work.
Director of the Algerian News Agency, Martha TarchiniThe presence of the state was highlighted everywhere in the governorate. “We have a comprehensive state that guarantees health care to all residents of Santiago and from health centers, and our teams strive to accompany people in a comprehensive way.”.
In conclusion, Minister Nassif celebrated and expressed her pride in the training courses organized by the Ministry and in which health personnel participate. “Knowledge and information always keep us informed. It allows us to generate new capabilities and enhance the ones we have.” He also highlighted the importance of “returning to their workplaces with a tool that enhances health strategies to contain chronic non-communicable diseases.” Diseases that affect the population and which, with prevention and assistance, can create better living conditions and well-being for patients. “Preventing chronic non-communicable diseases is essential, and it is the great challenge facing us which is continuous work, monitoring and warning of risk situations that must be solved at various levels of complexity in the public health system.”The minister noted.
