NCDI Poverty Network

11/26/2025

The PEN-Plus movement got a boost at in Montreal, where the integrated model of care for severe noncommunicable diseases ( ) drew attention as a growing, successful strategy for improving child health in low- and middle-income countries.

International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes - ISPAD

The PEN-Plus model of care is not only improving treatment and accessibility for people living with type 1 diabetes, but it’s also placing an emphasis on the disease that had not previously existed in some parts of the world, Dr. Gene Bukhman said the recent International Society for Pediatric and...

11/26/2025

If you are in New Orleans next week, this is an unbelievable lineup for an unbelievable cause - support Kyler Cares and help empower people of color living with type 1 .

In the spirit of purpose and the season of giving, we’re thrilled to invite you to our Second Annual Kyler Cares Fundraiser—this time, right at home in New Orleans.

11/19/2025

Dr. Neil Gupta, senior director of policy for the network, and Dr. Yvette Kisaka of the Kenya Ministry of Health speak at today’s launch event for Kenya’s National Operating Plan for PEN-Plus and treatment of NCDs such as type 1 , disease, and childhood-onset heart disease.

NCD Alliance

11/19/2025

Great news out of Liberia, where FrontPage Africa reports on the expansion of the PEN-Plus model of care for such as type 1 , disease, and childhood-onset . The article cites Clinton Health Access Initiative and the World Health Organization African Region, and says the initiative, "aims to decentralize the management of severe chronic illnesses and ensure that lifesaving care becomes accessible even in remote communities."

Voinjama, Lofa County – The Government of Liberia has taken a major step toward expanding specialized healthcare services with the launch of the PEN-Plus scale-up program in B**g and Lofa Counties. By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com The initiative, implemented by

11/14/2025

Asked during this launch event for his wish, Dr. Neil Gupta, our senior director of policy, said it would be for every single person living with type 1 to be counted and provided access to treatment -- because in so many places around the world, that is not the case, and the consequences are devastating. The new ALIGN T1D partnership will go a long way toward reaching Neil's wish, and we're excited to be part of the work it will take to get there.

World’s leading type 1 diabetes funders, industry partners, and advocates unite behind a multi-phase plan to improve care for 165,000 people in three initial start-up geographies NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2025 – Breakthrough T1D and The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust, together with Roc...

11/13/2025

Excited to be part of this can't miss event tomorrow, on . Register below for the launch of the new ALIGN-T1D partnership, and join the effort to improve care and access to medicine worldwide for people living with type 1 .

11/07/2025

Got two minutes to learn about structural inequities in health care? Our associate director of advocacy, Dr. Apoorva Gomber, describes how the PEN-Plus model of care for like type 1 is strengthening health systems in rural areas of lower-income countries, during remarks yesterday at in . Give a listen for a jolt of energy and optimism iin your day!

11/05/2025

Settling in at ? Come by and say hi! We'll be at our booth in the exhibition hall all week, with information and materials about our work strengthening health systems and improving care for children and young adults with type 1 and other in 30 countries. Look forward to seeing you!

International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes - ISPAD

11/04/2025

As an autoimmune condition rather than a lifestyle disease, type 1 cannot be modified through behavior change. That's why comprehensive care programs such as the Bengal model and PEN-Plus become that much more important for people living with . It was wonderful to visit Prof. Sujoy Ghosh, meet his team in Kolkata, and see their model in action. Our thanks to The Times of India for highlighting this promising approach.

Kolkata: An associate professor of global health and social medicine from Harvard, who is regarded as the doyen of non-communicable diseases in resour.

11/03/2025

Before Naomi Mwila was diagnosed with type 1 in March 2024, she was attending college for civil engineering, planning her career, and dreaming of a bright future for herself and her young daughter in Lusaka, Zambia.

But in places where awareness is low and misconceptions run rampant, fueled by harsh social stigma, a diagnosis can change everything.

Read her story and watch her describe how she regained hope:

https://www.ncdipoverty.org/blog/naomi-mwila

CIDRZ - the Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia
Sonia Nabeta Foundation

Naomi Mwila was attending college for civil engineering, planning her career, and dreaming of a bright future until a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes changed her entire outlook, as a college professor told her that her condition meant she no longer had anything to live for. Then an integrated

10/29/2025

📅Join the launch ALIGN-T1D - an alliance of the largest donors of T1D programs in low and middle-income countries (LMIC) & community representatives - on , 14 November at 14:00 CET.
🔗 Register here 👉 https://globalhealthstrategies.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9II9UFc7Sy2Y3B15Kl4tVg #/registration

The event is convened by Breakthrough T1D Advocacy & Helmsley Charitable Trust and will include stories from people living with T1D as well as a lively panel discussion and deep-dive conversation.

10/29/2025

Real, lasting change for people living with (T1D) requires bold, collective action.

On , we’re joining partners across philanthropy, industry, and civil society to launch ALIGN-T1D, a groundbreaking alliance dedicated to advancing equitable access to T1D care worldwide.

Join the virtual launch and learn how this initiative is helping to ensure that everyone with T1D has access to the care they need to thrive.

📅 Friday, November 14, 2025
⏰ 8:00–9:00 AM EST
🔗 Register here: https://rb.gy/ru4qce