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The George Institute for Global Health

Setting trans fat limits in Kenya could save thousands of lives and cut costs

Kenya

18 Oct 2023

Experts urge food companies to commit to WHO goal of global ban by 2023 Thousands of deaths and heart attacks could be prevented - and billions of Kenyan shillings saved - if the country restricted trans fat in food to World Health Organization (WHO) limits, according to research by The George Institute for Global Health.1 Findings were published today in BMJ Global Health. Researchers model...

18 Oct 2023

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NCD Alliance

The Philippines national NCD investment (NCDA EVERYBODY’S BUSINESS Series)

Philippines

09 Oct 2023

The investment approach taken by UN agencies WHO, UNDP, and the UN Inter-agency Task Force on NCDs is crucial in generating needed whole-of-government buy-in as demonstrated in the Philippines. It includes the strengthening of policies and regulations, improving access to health services, and further developing sustainable financing mechanisms. The Philippine experience shows that investing in...

09 Oct 2023

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World Health Organization. Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean

Improving service provision for people living with NCDs in occupied Palestinian territory: Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic

Occupied Palestinian territory, including east Jerusalem

04 Oct 2023

The unique political circumstances of occupied Palestinian territory create challenges to health care provision that most countries don’t face, such as intermittent electricity supply and unpredictable changes to medicine supplies. This affects how occupied Palestinian territory is able to treat noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), which are responsible for 70–80% of all deaths in the country. In...

04 Oct 2023

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World Health Organization

Healthy mobility and public recreational spaces: Boosting physical activity in the Philippines to prevent NCDs and mental health conditions

Philippines

19 Sep 2023

A lack of physical activity is a known risk factor for noncommunicable diseases and mental health conditions. In the Philippines, some 41% of the adult population is reportedly not moving or exercising enough, increasing the risks of heart disease, diabetes, and other health conditions. In a bid to reduce health risk factors and provide equitable access to healthier transport options and recreatio...

19 Sep 2023

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14 Sep 2023

World Health Organization

Improving diabetes and cardiovascular disease prevention though school health and lifestyle programmes. A multisectoral NCD response in Sri Lanka

In Sri Lanka, the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Education partnered with the Sri Lanka College of Endocrinologists and Sri Lanka Medical Association to address the complex determinants and intergenerational challenges of unhealthy diets, obesity and physical inactivity. Through a school health programme, dedicated health promotion activities and improved national screening, the multisecto...

14 Sep 2023

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13 Sep 2023

World Diabetes Foundation

Strengthening diabetes care in Malawi through P2P Academy initiative

In August 2023, three dedicated healthcare professionals from Malawi, Lucia Mbulaje, Falieth Chilonga, and Racheal Nyirenda, participated in an enriching training program funded by WDF and hosted by Dr. Mohan's Diabetes Specialist Centre. The initiative was part of the WDF's Partner 2 Partner (P2P) Academy, aimed at building diabetes capacity and care with our partners. It is done through pilot...

13 Sep 2023

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World Health Organization

Data and digital collaboration empowering public agencies in the municipality of Paipa, Colombia

Colombia

13 Sep 2023

In the small municipality of Paipa in the Colombian department of Boyacá, a digital information system helps policy-makers and public health specialists to monitor the health status of urban and rural communities, and run multiple municipal social programmes in an integrated way. Some 35 000 people live in the small rural municipality of Paipa in central Colombia, a regional tourist centre fa...

13 Sep 2023

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World Health Organization. Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean

Advancing cancer care, breastfeeding and mental health services in Morocco: Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic

Morocco

12 Sep 2023

Morocco’s 2011 constitution recognized the right to health care and since then, the country has been taking steps towards universal health coverage. The country is also addressing noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), with a focus on mother, infant and child nutrition. During the extensive actions to combat COVID-19, Morocco ensured continuity of care for cancer patients and worked to protect the men...

12 Sep 2023

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World Health Organization. Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean

Progress in reducing tobacco use in Egypt: Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic

Egypt

12 Sep 2023

Egypt has been making progress in implementing policies that are proven to reduce tobacco use – one of the major risk factors for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). Given how the country has successfully addressed tobacco use as part of its journey to meeting its 2030 SDG goals, we are therefore putting the spotlight on this aspect of its NCD response in this publication. Egypt banned water pip...

12 Sep 2023

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World Health Organization

Improving diabetes prevention and management from the ground up. Tanzania’s multistakeholder NCD programme

United Republic of Tanzania

12 Sep 2023

In Tanzania, the national NCD Program leverages multisectoral government support and close collaboration with civil society organizations to raise community awareness and build capacity for NCD prevention and control at the primary care level. A particular focus is on improving the diagnosis and management of diabetes and hypertension. Among cancer, cardiovascular, chronic respiratory, and othe...

12 Sep 2023

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World Health Organization. Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean

Strengthening resilience of health care systems in Lebanon: Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic

Lebanon

12 Sep 2023

Lebanon was already facing crises before the COVID-19 outbreak, including economic collapse and the world’s highest number of refugees per capita. The Beirut Port explosion in August 2020 further devasted the country’s economy. Despite all this, Lebanon has taken effective steps to combat noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), which are responsible for approximately 91% of all deaths in the country....

12 Sep 2023

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World Health Organization. Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean

Improving access to NCD and mental health services in Sudan: Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic

Sudan

11 Sep 2023

Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) account for 52% of deaths in Sudan, but addressing the burden of NCDs is not straightforward. Sudan is home to over 1.2 million refugees, and geographic, demographic and financial factors add to the complexity of the country’s NCD burden. However, through strong collaboration across government departments and with nongovernmental organizations, international agenc...

11 Sep 2023

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