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Ethiopia Launches PEN-Plus National Operating Plan
The NCDI Poverty Network joined with the Government of Ethiopia, the Mathiwos Wondu Foundation, the World Health Organization, and other partners in a recent ceremony to launch Ethiopia’s PEN-Plus National Operational Plan, marking another major milestone for the growth of PEN-Plus in sub-Saharan Africa.
PEN-Plus Conference in Africa Offers Virtual Participation
The second International Conference on PEN-Plus in Africa (ICPPA 2025) will convene on July 8–10 in Abuja, Nigeria, with virtual participation available to healthcare professionals, researchers, and policymakers worldwide.
PEN-Plus in Animation
Although the central concept behind PEN-Plus is relatively simple, it can be challenging to explain the model simply. Fortunately, the World Health Organization’s Regional Office for Africa recently shared an updated version of its animated explainer video on PEN-Plus.
From Words to Action
The first International Conference on PEN-Plus in Africa provided a platform for health experts, policymakers, civil society organization representatives, donors, people living with noncommunicable diseases, and community advocates to expedite political and financial backing for PEN-Plus.