To see a society free from the burden of Non-Communicable Diseases

Who We Are

Consortium of Ethiopian NCD Associations

Consortium of Ethiopian Non-Communicable Diseases Association (CENCDA) is Ethiopian Consortium established on October 11, 2010.The consortium is established by five founding member organizations operating on NCDs in Ethiopia. The founding members of CENCDA include, Mathiwos Wondu -YeEthiopia Cancer Society (MWECS), YeEthiopia Cancer Association, Ethiopian Diabetes Association, Ethiopian Kidney Association and Ethiopian Heart Association. Ethiopian Thoracic Society and Alem Fre Pink House Cancer Foundation has joined the consortium as full members to enhance the fight against NCDs through collaborative efforts. 

The consortium works on awareness, education, capacity building activities and encourages the public to recognize Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and protect themselves from its impact. CENCDA, has been working along with the Ministry of Health and other stakeholders in its advocacy role to increase awareness of NCDs among the wider population.

CENCDA started project implementation on 2020 entitled “Advocacy for strengthening Consortium of Ethiopian NCD Associations/CENCDA/ to scale up Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) advocacy and response in Ethiopia.” Although the consortium started its operation recently, it achieved ample track records. So far it identified key advocacy priority areas and pillars of its strategic plans.

Our Approach

Reduce the burden of NCDs by promoting collaboration

To reduce the burden of NCDs by promoting collaboration among its member organizations, partners, stakeholders and community engagement through capacity development, evidence generations, advocacy, and resource mobilization.

Enhance advocacy and mobilization for NCDs Prevention and control In Ethiopia.

Build capacity to strengthen health system for NCDs responses .

Foster evidence generation and knowledge management of NCDs in Ethiopia.

Improve Resource Mobilization and Allocation for CENCDA member organization .

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— Our Mission

To unite and strengthen vibrant CSOs for prevention and control of NCDs Burden for NCDs advocacy, mobilizations, care, and support to ensure health and wellbeing in Ethiopia.

— Our Vision

To see a society free from the burden of Non-Communicable Diseases. 

— Our Story

To reduce the burden of NCDs by promoting collaboration among its member organizations, partners, stakeholders and community engagement through capacity development, evidence generations, advocacy, and resource mobilization.

Partners