<p>&nbsp;We use a mixed methods of study design which is divided into three components: [1] a scoping review of published literature to capture NCDs and their risk factors; [2] a review of policies, plans, and guidelines in Burkina Faso as related to the health system’s response to NCDs and their risks; and [3] analysis of readiness including identification of weaknesses, in the NCD response of the Burkina Faso health system. We made use of CVDs and T2D (and their risk factors) as the representative NCDs. The period of study is 2000-2021.&nbsp;</p>