COVID-19: implications for NCDs and the continuity of care in Sub-Saharan Africa

There has been a rise in non-communicable diseases (NCD) Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), driven by westernization, urbanization and unhealthy lifestyles. The prevalence of NCDs their risk factors vary considerably SSA between countries the various sub-populations. A study documented stroke ranging from 0.07 to 0.3%, diabetes mellitus 0 16%, hypertension 6 48%, obesity 0.4 43%, current smoking 71%. numbers these NCD cases are predicted over next decade. However, context global pandemic such as COVID-19, with rising cases, lockdowns deaths recorded worldwide, many people living may find accessing care more difficult. majority available resources on subcontinent have diverted focus ongoing pandemic. This caused interruptions care, complication management, drug pick-up alongside almost neglected silent epidemic, major consequences for health system post COVID-19 era. We explore issues surrounding continuity offer some solutions Africa.