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World Health Organization. Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean

Tobacco control and mental health care in Afghanistan. Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic

Afghanistan

28 Aug 2023

Over the last 20 years, Afghanistan has led the way in proving the importance and feasibility of tackling noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in emergency situations. The country has shown that partnerships and a multisectoral approach, involving everyone from international government to local community leaders, are essential to deliver results. This commitment to addressing NCDs that cause 44% of the...

28 Aug 2023

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World Health Organization. Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean

Responding to mental health challenges and malnutrition in Pakistan: Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic

Pakistan

28 Aug 2023

Pakistan carried out a noncommunicable disease (NCD) risk-factor surveillance (STEPS) survey in 2013. The Government has used the results to develop a range of evidence-based policies and establish a Noncommunicable Diseases Unit at federal level. Pakistan has taken a multisectoral approach, prioritizing malnutrition and mental health problems early in life, to give people better chances for the f...

28 Aug 2023

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World Health Organization. Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean

Oman takes policy action to combat trans-fatty acids

Oman

21 Aug 2023

In 2022, Oman took action in combatting trans-fatty acids, when it issued a ban on the production, import and/or marketing of partially hydrogenated oils and food products in which these oils are used. The ban was issued by the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries and Water Resources, and it came into effect on 24 July 2022. The decision was expected, given that the problem of high trans-fatty ac...

21 Aug 2023

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World Diabetes Foundation, ONG Sante Diabete

In Africa, Prevention Houses bring about change from the bottom up

Comoros

08 Aug 2023

In Africa, the number of people with diabetes is on the rise due to increasing urbanization and unhealthy changes to their nutrition and lifestyle. According to the International Diabetes Federation’s 2021 Diabetes Atlas, this number is predicted to increase by 129% by 2045, from 24 to 55 million people living with diabetes – taking a significant toll on the populations, the states and the alr...

08 Aug 2023

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World Health Organization

A cervical cancer-free Future for Women in Tanzania

United Republic of Tanzania

04 Aug 2023

A two-minute video on the benefits of cervical cancer screening and health workforce training in Tanzania.

04 Aug 2023

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Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

PAHO Supports the MOHW in Fast-tracking Jamaica's NCD Response

Jamaica

04 Aug 2023

Kingston, Jamaica, July 7, 2023 (PAHO/WHO) – As Jamaica continues to grapple with the high prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among the population, the Ministry of Health and Wellness, with the support of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), held the Annual NCD and Injury Prevention Review and Conference from June 27–29 at Ocean Eden Bay resort in Trelawny. Held under th...

04 Aug 2023

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World Health Organization

No place for cheap alcohol: Scotland’s minimum unit pricing policy is protecting lives

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

26 Jul 2023

&nbsp; Pricing policies are among the most cost-effective measures that countries can use to reduce alcohol consumption and harms. Published in June&nbsp;2023, the independent evaluation of Scotland’s minimum unit pricing (MUP) policy concluded that in 2.5 years of operation, it has prevented hundreds of avoidable deaths and reduced health inequalities linked to alcohol consumption. Th...

26 Jul 2023

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International League of Dermatological Societies

Addressing Dermatological Needs and Challenges in Lebanon's Refugee and Local Communities

Lebanon

20 Jul 2023

Press release describing the objectives and impact of the International Foundation of Dermatology (IFD) and Bridges2Health&amp;Rights one-week medical mission (25 May - 2 June 2023) to provide medical assistance to local and displaced communities in Lebanon. Led by IFD&nbsp;Migrant Health Dermatology Working Group (MHDWG) and in collaboration with an international team, the mission aimed to addres...

20 Jul 2023

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International League of Dermatological Societies

RDTC In Focus: Improving Access to Dermatological Care and Knowledge in Africa

United Republic of Tanzania

15 Jul 2023

Press release (2023) and overview of the Regional Dermatology Training Centre (RDTC) in Moshi, Tanzania. The RDTC is a supra-regional training, research, and clinical centre that provides care to dermatological patients and training to Medical Assistants and Clinical Officers. Initiated in 1990 through a partnership between the International League of Dermatological Societies (ILDS), the Tanzan...

15 Jul 2023

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World Diabetes Foundation, RSD Institute

Cameroon aims for systemic change for healthy generations

Cameroon

08 Jul 2023

The intervention, called Scaling up healthy nutrition intervention in adolescents and pregnancy (WDF22-1902) aims to accelerate the prevention of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) through a holistic multi-sectoral approach. &nbsp; As primary prevention efforts need a long-term perspective and a strong partnership framework to make an impact, the project brought Cameroonian municipalities on b...

08 Jul 2023

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World Health Organization Regional Office for the Western Pacific

Fostering multistakeholder collaboration for age-friendly communities

Japan

05 Jul 2023

This video highlights the effective measures taken in Nabari, Japan, to promote collaboration among various stakeholders to create age-friendly communities. The initiatives showcased include the establishment of an “area welfare education total support system,” the empowerment of self-organized groups, and the introduction of social prescribing. Through the active involvement of local governme...

05 Jul 2023

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World Health Organization Regional Office for the Western Pacific

Promoting community support and health services for all ages

Japan

05 Jul 2023

This feature video story shows how local community and hospital promote health and prevent diseases by creating an age-friendly environment in Saitama, Japan. By expanding preventative health services, organizing group activities, and emphasizing the importance of health-conscious choices, local residents are empowered to take control of their own health and well-being. Through effective service c...

05 Jul 2023

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