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Association Santé Diabète, BMJ Global Health

Rethinking and redefining the definitions and how we measure availability and affordability of medicines and technologies for non-communicable diseases

Article

04 Aug 2025

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) include cancers, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease and mental health. This group of conditions is the leading global cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, with 74% of all deaths glob...

ArticleDiabetesMultistakeholder CollaborationAccess to essential medicines and services+1

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Center for Global Development (CGD)

Can a Global Initiative on Health Taxes Finance Development?

Dialogue

14 Jul 2025

Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are struggling from the aftereffects of a global pandemic, rising debt, and stagnating growth—and are now facing a further financing crisis as major donors slash their aid budgets. Against this backdrop, dom...

DialogueCancerCardiovascular DiseaseChronic Respiratory DiseasesDiabetesHarmful use of alcoholTobacco useUnhealthy diets+5

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The Lancet

Metrics for diplomats: is mortality from non-communicable diseases increasing or decreasing?

Article

03 Jul 2025

Negotiations are ongoing in New York to agree the latest UN political declaration on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health.1 With 5 years left to deliver the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda, diplomats will be developing a roadmap to...

ArticleCancerCardiovascular DiseaseChronic Respiratory DiseasesDiabetesMental Health and Neurological ConditionsDisability and rehabilitationHealthy AgingHarmful use of alcoholHousehold and Outdoor Air PollutionPhysical inactivityTobacco useUnhealthy diets+10

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WHO Regional Office for Europe

Avoidable mortality, risk factors and policies for tackling noncommunicable diseases – leveraging data for impact: monitoring commitments in the WHO European Region ahead of the Fourth United Nations High-Level Meeting

Report

27 Jun 2025

Noncommunicable diseases (‎NCDs)‎, such as cardiovascular diseases, cancers, diabetes and chronic respiratory diseases, remain the leading cause of death and disability in the WHO European Region. Approximately 1.8 million deaths annually are avo...

ReportCancerCardiovascular DiseaseChronic Respiratory DiseasesDiabetesMental Health and Neurological ConditionsPrevention of violence and injuriesHarmful use of alcoholHousehold and Outdoor Air PollutionPhysical inactivityTobacco useUnhealthy diets+9

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The George Institute for Global Health

Gendered experience of people living with type 2 diabetes in rural and urban Mexico: an ethnographic study

Article

30 May 2025

An analysis of gendered experience of women and men living with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) related to diagnosis, treatment, and control in rural and urban contexts of Mexico.

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Action on Smoking and Health

Tobacco Endgame Matters Podcast

Database

23 May 2025

TEM focuses on how we can achieve and plan for a tobacco-free California using policy and people power. In each episode, we’ll engage subject matter experts to discuss niche topics within tobacco control and highlight California-specific progress a...

DatabaseCancerCardiovascular DiseaseChronic Respiratory DiseasesDiabetesMental Health and Neurological ConditionsCivil Society Working GroupSocial determinants of healthTobacco use+6

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Action on Smoking and Health

The Stop Tobacco Pollution Alliance (STPA)

Database

23 May 2025

The Stop Tobacco Pollution Alliance (STPA) is&nbsp;a global coalition of 100 public health organizations, listed below, who recognize the crucial intersection of tobacco control and environmental health.

DatabaseCancerCardiovascular DiseaseChronic Respiratory DiseasesDiabetesMental Health and Neurological ConditionsCivil Society Working GroupEnvironment, climate change and healthTobacco use+6

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World Medical Association

WMA ICN FIP FDI's comment to the first draft of zero outcome document of the HLM4 on NCD

Briefs & Fact Sheets

13 May 2025

Comment to the first draft of zero outcome document of the HLM on NCD – version 13.5.2025&nbsp;General CommentsPositive Elements:We commend the clarity and specificity of the commitments and targets, particularly those related to key risk factors....

Briefs & Fact SheetsCancerCardiovascular DiseaseChronic Respiratory DiseasesDiabetesMental Health and Neurological ConditionsHealth system strengthening, including governance and financingHarmful use of alcoholHousehold and Outdoor Air PollutionPhysical inactivityTobacco useUnhealthy diets+9

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European Association of Palliative Care

EAPC Atlas of Palliative Care in the European region 2025

Publication

08 May 2025

The EAPC Atlas of Palliative Care in the European Region 2025&nbsp;is the most comprehensive resource to date for understanding the state of palliative care across Europe. Developed with the scientific input of over 200 trained experts, the Atlas off...

PublicationCancerCardiovascular DiseaseChronic Respiratory DiseasesDiabetesMental Health and Neurological ConditionsAccess to essential medicines and servicesHealth system strengthening, including governance and financing+5

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International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis

Understanding Thrombosis: Types and Risk Factors

Briefs & Fact Sheets

08 May 2025

This World Thrombosis Day fact sheet explains the differences between arterial and venous thrombosis and identifies risk factors for both conditions. The resource provides essential information for patients and healthcare professionals to understand,...

Briefs & Fact SheetsCancerCardiovascular DiseaseChronic Respiratory DiseasesDiabetesMental Health and Neurological ConditionsPrimary health carePhysical inactivityTobacco useUnhealthy diets+7

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world diabetes foundation, danish diabetes and endocrine academy

Podcast: Type 1 Diabetes Challenges and Actions

07 May 2025

In this podcast series, recorded at the International meeting&nbsp;on type 1diabetes: Advancing a global roadmap for improved and integrated care in low-resource settings, held in February in Copenhagen, we explore the critical challenges of managing...

DiabetesMeaningful Engagement of People with Lived ExperiencesHealth system strengthening, including governance and financing

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WHO Civil Society Working Group on NCDs Consensus Statement at the Multistakeholder Hearing for the Fourth UN High-level Meeting on Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health, 2 May 2025

02 May 2025

WHO Civil Society Working Group on NCDs&nbsp;Access the list of members of the 3rd Cycle of the CSWG&nbsp;

CancerCardiovascular DiseaseChronic Respiratory DiseasesDiabetesMental Health and Neurological ConditionsHarmful use of alcoholHousehold and Outdoor Air PollutionPhysical inactivityTobacco useUnhealthy diets+7
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