Report
15 Sep 2023
This report compiles data for the first time on the far-reaching consequences of uncontrolled hypertension, including heart attacks, strokes and premature death, along with substantial economic losses for communities and countries. It also contains i...
Publication
14 Sep 2023
Key reference on the burden of atopic dermatitis, containing evidence that supports the efforts of the Global Atopic Dermatitis Atlas (GADA). Authored by Jingru Tian (Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, China), Dingy...
14 Sep 2023
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
14 Sep 2023
Today marks the launch of this year’s Global Week for Action on NCDs, a yearly campaign aimed at slowing the increasing burden of NCDs with contributions of people everywhere. Actions can be big or small - the power of the Global Week for Action comes through collaboration across countries and sectors towards a common goal: reducing preventable death and illness and increasing health and equity...
14 Sep 2023
13 Sep 2023
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
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
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
Report
12 Sep 2023
There is growing understanding and high-level endorsement of the importance of strong collaborative multisectoral approaches to address a broad range of social, economic and governance issues for the prevention and control of noncommunicable disease...
Report
12 Sep 2023
There is growing understanding and high-level endorsement of the importance of strong collaborative multisectoral approaches to address a broad range of social, economic and governance issues for the prevention and control of noncommunicable disease...
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
Briefs & Fact Sheets
12 Sep 2023
Decriminalization of suicide and suicide attempts represents one critical step governments can take in their efforts to prevent suicide. The WHO Policy Brief on the health aspects of decriminalization of suicide and suicide attempts cites d...
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
