Table 1 Documents reviewed for the study
From: Responding to non-communicable diseases in Zambia: a policy analysis
Document/Report | Year/Period | Relevance to the study |
|---|---|---|
Zambia across sector documents | ||
Vision 2030 | 2006 | This document serves as a guide for all the development efforts of the country; as such, the goals and targets set in the vision determines the strategic focus in all economic sectors including health |
Revised Sixth National Development Plan (R-SNDP) | 2013–2016 | This document is the main instrument for implementation of Government programs in the medium term in Zambia |
Zambia health sector-specific documents | ||
National Health Policy | 2013 | This document states clear directions for the development of the Health Sector in Zambia; it sets out policy measures that are supposed to guide strategies and programs in the health sector |
National Health Strategic Plan (NHSP) | 2011–2016 | It operationalises the national health policy in the medium term |
Mid-term Review Report | 2014 | This document details the performance of the health sector according to the targets of the NHSP |
Non-communicable disease (NCD)-specific documents | ||
National NCD strategic plan | 2013–2016 | It gives the strategic direction for NCDs, in the context of the broader health sector plans |