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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

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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

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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

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06 Feb 2023

World Health Organization

Health literacy development project series: co-designing health literacy initiatives in migrant communities in Portugal

Health literacy development does not end with understanding the health needs of a community. Rather, it includes working with local communities and people living with NCDs to co-design fit-for-purpose solutions and create enabling environments for populations experiencing vulnerability. In Lisbon, Sónia Dias and her team at the National School of Public Health launched a health literacy develo...

06 Feb 2023

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World Health Organization

Global breast cancer initiative implementation framework: assessing, strengthening and scaling up of services for the early detection and management of breast cancer: executive summary

Publication

03 Feb 2023

Breast cancer is the most common cancer worldwide and the leading cause of cancer deaths among women, disproportionately affecting low- and middle-income countries. The Global Breast Cancer Initiative strives to reduce breast cancer mortality by 2.5...

PublicationCancerHealth system strengthening, including governance and financingPrimary health care+1

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<!-- THEME DEBUG --> <!-- THEME HOOK: 'field' --> <!-- FILE NAME SUGGESTIONS: ▪️ field--node--title--news-and-events.html.twig ✅ field--node--title.html.twig ▪️ field--node--news-and-events.html.twig ▪️ field--title.html.twig ▪️ field--string.html.twig ▪️ field.html.twig --> <!-- 💡 BEGIN CUSTOM TEMPLATE OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/whokap/templates/field/field--node--title.html.twig' --> How the Healthy Cities initiative is paving the way for health and well-being in Indonesia <!-- END CUSTOM TEMPLATE OUTPUT from 'themes/custom/whokap/templates/field/field--node--title.html.twig' -->

02 Feb 2023

World Health Organization

How the Healthy Cities initiative is paving the way for health and well-being in Indonesia

Indonesia has taken several proactive and innovative steps to address urban health conditions that impact people’s lives through the ‘Healthy Cities’ approach. Key aspects of the Healthy Cities Forums include involving communities to discuss urgent problems, find solutions and mobilize community participation. A review conducted by the Ministry of Health in 2018 indicated a positive a...

02 Feb 2023

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01 Feb 2023

World Health Organization

Collective action is needed to beat diabetes: an endocrinologist’s story

Diabetes affects 463 million people worldwide. The number of cases and prevalence of diabetes have been steadily rising over the past few decades, and it has been agreed around the globe that the rise of diabetes and obesity has to be brought to a halt by 2025. According to the results of the STEPS survey on the prevalence of noncommunicable disease risk factors in Ukraine, 7.1% of Ukrainian adult...

01 Feb 2023

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Global Asthma Network

Asthma management and control in children, adolescents, and adults in 25 countries: a Global Asthma Network Phase I cross-sectional study

Article

01 Feb 2023

Background Asthma is one of the most common non-communicable diseases globally. This study aimed to assess asthma medicine use, management plan availability, and disease control in childhood, adolescence, and adulthood across different country set...

ArticleChronic Respiratory DiseasesPrimary health care

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Ministry of Health Maldives

National Multi-sectoral Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases in Maldives (2023- 2031)

Strategy document

11 Jan 2023

This action plan is the result of extensive collaboration and consultation with various stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, policymakers, civil society organizations, and the community. It outlines a strategic framework that will guide...

Strategy documentMultisectoral ActionMultistakeholder CollaborationHealth system strengthening, including governance and financing+1

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GOLD (Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease)

Global Strategy for the Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Report

01 Jan 2023

Evidence-based strategy document for COPD diagnosis, management, and prevention, with citations from the scientific literature.

ReportChronic Respiratory Diseases

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International Federation of Medical Students' Associations (IFMSA)

Annual Report 2022/23

Report

01 Jan 2023

The International Federation of Medical Students' Associations Annual Report for 2022-2023 highlights the year's achievements and milestones in medical education, global health, and organizational inclusivity and innovation.

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WHO Regional Office of the Eastern Mediterranean

Stories from the field: sharing successful strategies from the Eastern Mediterranean Region in mitigating noncommunicable diseases and mental health disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond

01 Jan 2023

This publication concentrates on unpublished accounts of what Eastern Mediterranean Region countries have done to address noncommunicable diseases and mental health issues, both before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. The aim is not to give a comple...

Multisectoral ActionMultistakeholder CollaborationAccess to essential medicines and servicesCommunicable diseasesEnvironment, climate change and healthHealth system strengthening, including governance and financingNutrition and food safetyPrimary health care+5

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