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Public Health Agency of Canada

Multisectoral action 101 (Canada)

Fact sheet

13 Jun 2024

What is multisectoral action? Multisectoral action, or intersectoral action, refers to collaborations across different parts of society to improve the health of populations. These include joined efforts across health, social, and economic sectors, in government, community, and other settings.1 Why multisectoral action? While the medical care system is an important element of our health, m...

Fact sheetMultisectoral ActionHealth system strengthening, including governance and financing

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SUNI-SEA Consortium, HelpAge International

Participatory Planning of Community-Based Approaches to Healthy Ageing

Guide

30 May 2024

This practical guide underscores the importance of involving older people and community stakeholders at every stage of designing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating initiatives for healthy ageing. It offers a clear framework to map out current contexts, identify barriers to healthy ageing in low- and middle‑income settings, and co-design locally relevant, inclusive interventions. The guide...

GuideMultisectoral ActionHealthy Aging

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HelpAge International

Universal Health Coverage Fit for an Ageing World – Infographic

Fact sheet

30 May 2024

This infographic distills HelpAge International’s strategic framework for reorienting Universal Health Coverage (UHC) to meet the unique needs of older people. It outlines the key barriers older populations face such as availability, accessibility, acceptability, quality, and age-related discrimination and highlights essential components of age-responsive systems, including integrated primary an...

Fact sheetHealth Literacy DevelopmentHealth system strengthening, including governance and financing

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WHO FCTC Secretariat

Smoke and mirrors: Tobacco industry & its relationship with the UN SDGs

Briefs & Fact Sheets

30 May 2024

A video showcasing the duplicity of the tobacco industry—highlighting how its pledges to advance the Sustainable Development Goals starkly contrast with the harm its products cause to progress.

Briefs & Fact SheetsCancerCardiovascular DiseaseChronic Respiratory DiseasesEnvironment, climate change and health+2

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Global strategy and action plan on oral health 2023-2030

Publication

26 May 2024

This document incorporates all key policy documents that inform and define the renewed global oral health agenda towards 2030:- the resolution on oral health (WHA74.5, 2021)- the Global strategy on oral health (WHA75 (11), 2022)- the Global oral health action plan 2023–2030 (WHA76 (9), 2023)

PublicationHealth system strengthening, including governance and financingUnhealthy diets

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International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis

Fact sheet: What is thrombosis?

Fact sheet

24 May 2024

Summary: Thrombosis is the formation of a blood clot (thrombus) inside a blood vessel, which can obstruct blood flow. This condition can occur in both arteries and veins and can lead to serious health complications if not treated promptly. Common types of thrombosis include Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) in the legs, often leading to Pulmonary Embolism (PE) when clots travel to the lungs. Together,...

Fact sheetHealth Literacy DevelopmentHealth promotion

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International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis

Fact sheet: What is hemostasis?

Fact sheet

24 May 2024

Summary: Hemostasis is the physiological process that stops bleeding, involving a complex interplay of platelets, blood vessels, and coagulation factors to form a blood clot at the site of injury, ultimately maintaining vascular integrity and preventing excessive blood loss. Conditions arising from abnormalities in hemostasis can manifest as either excessive bleeding (hemorrhage) or excessiv...

Fact sheetHealth Literacy DevelopmentHealth promotion

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SUNI-SEA Consortium, HelpAge International

Community Health Volunteer Training Manual – Facilitator’s Guide

Guide

15 May 2024

This comprehensive Facilitator’s Guide supports trainers, programme managers, and field staff in equipping community health volunteers (CHVs) to deliver age-inclusive, community-based health support. Focused on older populations, it provides structured modules, facilitation tips, and practical exercises covering topics such as outreach, basic screening, NCD prevention, mental health support, and...

GuideMeaningful Engagement of People with Lived ExperiencesHealth promotion

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Tanzania Diabetes Association, Tanzania NCD Alliance, World Diabetes Foundation

Tanzania Merges HIV and Diabetes Care to Tackle NCD Crisis

Article

08 May 2024

Non-communicable diseases like hypertension and diabetes have emerged as serious health crises in developing countries, as HIV was a decade ago. New models of primary health care that combine NCD and HIV care are catching on – and Tanzania is implementing this approach.

ArticleDiabetesAccess to essential medicines and servicesCommunicable diseasesHealth system strengthening, including governance and financing+1

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International League of Dermatological Societies

Global Atopic Dermatitis Atlas: Patient Stories

Dialogue

29 Apr 2024

This collection, curated by the Global Atopic Dermatitis Atlas (GADA), features authentic stories from patients, shedding light on the daily struggles of those with atopic dermatitis (eczema) and advocating for systemic changes to better support them. Included is the documentary "Skin: Our Barrier to the World," a collaboration between GADA and the International Alliance of Dermatology Patient Org...

DialogueMeaningful Engagement of People with Lived Experiences

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International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)

FIP NCDs microsite

Database

20 Apr 2024

Visit the FIP microsite on NCDs to access all FIP Programme on NCDs publications, event recordings and other resources and tools.

DatabaseCancerCardiovascular DiseaseChronic Respiratory DiseasesDiabetes+7

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Health Promotion Fund

Health Promotion Fund Resource Hub

Database

18 Apr 2024

A resource hub on sustainable financing mechanisms. Throughout this hub, one can: Get an overview of health financing, the international guiding principles for health financing, and health promotion funds in various countries. Find out how much is really needed for health promotion, and why taxing tobacco products is critical. Learn how to advocate for health financing in your country, a...

DatabaseHealth system strengthening, including governance and financing

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