PROTOCOL FOR A PRAGMATIC CLUSTER RANDOMISED CONTROLLED TRIAL TO EVALUATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF DIGITAL HEALTH INTERVENTIONS IN IMPROVING NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASE MANAGEMENT DURING THE PANDEMIC IN RURAL PAKISTAN.

Protocol for a pragmatic cluster randomised controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of digital health interventions in improving non-communicable disease management during the pandemic in rural Pakistan.

BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic has revealed gaps in global health systems, especially in the low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).Evidence shows that patients with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are at higher risk of contracting COVID-19 and suffering direct and indirect health consequences.Considering the future challenges such as environme

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