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15 Feb 2023
World Health Organization
Film series on people living with noncommunicable diseases and mental health conditions: Helena's story
Actions accelerated now: Helena’s lived experience in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Helena, a paediatrician and mother, living in Sheffield in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, was already living with multiple disabilities caused by an auto-inflammatory disease when she was diagnosed with cancer in 2009. “I went from being a...
15 Feb 2023
15 Feb 2023
World Health Organization
Film series on people living with noncommunicable diseases and mental health conditions: Anu's Story
Advocacy on rheumatic heart disease: Anu’s lived experience in Nepal “I am learning how to undertake advocacy in this sector, […] as I found that not all people with rheumatic heart disease are united and there is no group or support system.”, says Anu Gomanju, a public health professional and graduate student in Nepal, who was diagnosed with the health condition at the age...
15 Feb 2023
15 Feb 2023
World Health Organization
Film series on people living with noncommunicable diseases and mental health conditions: LaVerne's Story
Community action on breast cancer: LaVerne’s lived experience in Australia LaVerne, a breast cancer survivor, mother, and community leader from Redfern, Australia, regularly organizes screenings and health promotion activities with Aboriginal women. “We have screening days where we bring the mammogram bus. We have lunch, we get hairdressers in, beauty practitioners. It's a real...
15 Feb 2023
15 Feb 2023
World Health Organization
Film series on people living with noncommunicable diseases and mental health conditions: Mark’s story
Type 1 Diabetes and the next generation of leaders: Mark’s lived experience in Brazil “When I received the diagnosis, it was […] difficult to deal with a situation that was now mine. Even though I saw other people with diabetes […], they were much older, and I didn't know anyone my age who had diabetes. That's why it's not easy to face it., recalls Dr Mark Barone, the Brazil...
15 Feb 2023
15 Feb 2023
World Health Organization
Film series on people living with noncommunicable diseases and mental health conditions: Hauwa’s story
Gender Based Violence and Mental Health: Hauwa’s lived experience in Nigeria Hauwa, a mental health and human rights advocate from Nigeria, was sexually assaulted in 2013 and diagnosed with bipolar disorder two years later. “We know what is best for us. That is why our needs, our choices, voices, and experiences have to be prioritized. We need to tell you what support looks like for us....
15 Feb 2023
15 Feb 2023
World Health Organization
Film series on people living with noncommunicable diseases and mental health conditions: Ali's story
Type 2 diabetes in a changing environment: Ali’s lived experience in Lebanon In the municipality of Ghobeiry in Lebanon, Ali motivates others in his community to exercise, eat better food and lead a healthier life, after being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2017. “People may not be taking care of themselves, not because they can't buy medicine, or are without access to hea...
15 Feb 2023
World Health Organization
Noncommunicable Diseases. A Compendium
Publication
10 Feb 2023
Noncommunicable Diseases: A Compendium introduces readers to noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) – what they are, their burden, their determinants and how they can be prevented and controlled. Focusing on cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer and...
European Commission
Scoping study on evidence to tackle high-burden under-researched medical conditions
Report
10 Feb 2023
A number of medical conditions are insufficiently recognised, diagnosed and treated due to a lack of knowledge, and may be under-researched, even though they are a major burden for patients and society. The EUHealthSupport Consortium conducted explor...
09 Feb 2023
World Health Organization
Thailand’s leadership and innovations towards healthy ageing
Thailand is among the fastest ageing countries in the world. Of its 67 million population, 12 million Thais, are elderly according to the latest national statistics report. Since 2005, the country has been classified as an ‘aged society’ as people aged 60 years and above accounted for 10% of the population. It is expected that the country’s elderly population will increase to 28% and that Th...
09 Feb 2023
06 Feb 2023
World Health Organization
Health literacy development project series: equitable access for improved diabetes care in Mali
Building health literacy responsive services, systems and organizations accommodates diverse cultures and traditions, health literacy strengths, individual needs and preferences. Emphasizing social practices over individual behavioural change, health literacy development supports community-based activities that bring sustainable improvements in health and equity. In Mali in northwest Africa, pr...
06 Feb 2023
06 Feb 2023
World Health Organization
Health literacy development project series: addressing the determinants of hypertension among migrant workers in northern India
In Faidan Nizampur, a village on the outskirts of the city of Chandigarh in northern India, nearly 10 000 mostly domestic migrant workers and their families share the dense living quarters of a slum settlement. Most community members live off day labour and have limited resources to buy healthy food, exercise or access appropriate sanitation facilities and healthcare services. In this low-...
06 Feb 2023