Integrated care for people with multi-morbidities: A scoping review of integrated chronic disease management systems in sub-Saharan Africa

Many studies indicate that people living with HIV (PLWH) are at increased risk for chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes. Stand-alone antiretroviral therapy services introduced in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) have been very effective in improving the morbidity and mortality from HIV-related disease but have failed to address the increasing co-existence of non-communicable diseases in the HIV-positive population. Therefore there is need for more integration of care in provision of health care services.