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To decrease mobility and mortality
associated with Non-communicable Diseases and Chronic
diseases of lifestyle.
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To improve quality of life for older persons
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To prevent elderly abuse
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To prevent all avoidable causes of blindness
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To promote the rights of older persons
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To promote inter-sectoral and intra-sectoral
collaboration with all relevant stakeholders
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To co-ordinate, facilitate strategies
intended to create public awareness at large
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Monitoring and evaluation of
non-communicable disease, geriatrics and prevention of
blindness
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To develop provincial policies and
guidelines
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To liaise with National department of Health
directorate of Non Communicable Diseases
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To facilitate training and development in
Health Care and other personnel
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To provide technical support to other
departments including the office of the Premier on NCD
issues
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To ensure the provision of Heath care and
support to Old Age homes
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To support research relevant to non
communicable diseases, geriatrics and prevention of
blindness
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To provide technical support to Districts
and Institutions in the management of NCD, geriatrics and
prevention of blindness.
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Leadership in the formulation and control
strategic planning for NCD.
