BHF programs address non communicable diseases (NCD) through a combination of research and evaluation, health systems strengthening, quality improvement, including: Applying quality improvement methods to translate best practices into service delivery in low-resource communities and health centres Technical expertise in high-impact NCD prevention, early detection, and treatment services, including rational packaging of services across the health system Training and education of healthcare workers and alcohol and substance abuse service provider Use of SBCC to educate communities and healthcare workers and effect positive changes in health behaviours Integrating NCD interventions into established services addressing reproductive health, maternal, new-born and child health, HIV, tuberculosis, and other programs Strengthening health information systems and use of data for evidence-based decision making and continuous quality improvement at local, regional, and national levels Addressing gender issues in NCD services, including differences in gender-related risk factors, differences in access to care and care-seeking behaviours among men and women, and different treatment by providers.