REACH AND SUPPORT ALL ORGANIZATION (RASA)

RASA's Vision to see a prosperous community free from Poverty and disease is steadily continuing in Bariadi district of Simiyu region here in Tanzania. Through collaborative efforts with GODTEC (T) Co. LTD, RASA is providing free screening programs for BMI, Hypertension as well as Diabetes Mellitus. Other than that, RASA provides nutritional education and physical fitness sessions to encourage positive lifestyle and encourage good eating habits. This is also in support of Government initiatives to fight noncommunicable diseases in Tanzania.

RASA CEO, Mr. Mugisha Imani speaking to a group of youths in Bariadi District, Simiyu region on noncommunicable diseases and their impact to individual health and country's economy. This initiative is organized by GODTEC Co. LTD in its agenda to support local talents, businesses and professions all across TANZANIA.

Introduction Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of death globally, and one of the major health challenges of the 21st century. In September 2011, at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, a political declaration was made to strengthen global and national responses to prevent and control NCDs ( United Nations General Assembly Resolution A/RES/66/2. Political Declaration of the High-level Meeting of the General Assembly on the Prevention and Control of Non-communicable Diseases. New York: United Nations; 2012. ( https://digitallibrary.un.org/record/720106/files/A_RES_66_2-EN.pdf) ) As part of the declaration, WHO was given a leadership role, and subsequently established the WHO Global Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of NCDs 2013–2020 (Global NCD Action Plan) adopted by the World Health Assembly in 2013. The first global target is a 25% relative reduction in overall mortality from the four major NCDs (cardiovascular diseases, cancers...

RASA presenting its work at a conference in Mwanza Tanzania.

RASA C.E.O, Mr. Mugisha Imani presenting RASA's findings on noncommunicable diseases in Mwanza Tanzania at the Critical Issues in Global Health Symposium in Doha - Qatar.

RASA C.E.O, Mr. Mugisha Imani presenting RASA's findings on noncommunicable diseases in Mwanza Tanzania at the Critical Issues in Global Health Symposium in Doha - Qatar.

Reach And Support All Organization CEO, Mr. Mugisha Imani briefing the members of press on ongoing free health screening program in Sengerema District.