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World Health Organization

General Meeting of the WHO Global Coordination Mechanism on the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases: Meeting Report

Report

22 Feb 2019

On 5–6 November 2018, the first General Meeting of the GCM/NCD was held in Geneva, Switzerland, to reinforce the commitment of the participants to accelerated multisectoral and multistakeholder action to achieve SDG target 3.4

ReportMultisectoral ActionMultistakeholder CollaborationHealth system strengthening, including governance and financing+1

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International Union for Health Promotion and Education

Beating NCDs equitably – ten system requirements for health promotion and the primary prevention of NCDs

Strategy document

20 Feb 2019

In this position statement the International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) proposes that it is lack of investment in the necessary health promotion and primary prevention systems that best explains the lack of progress globally on...

Strategy documentCardiovascular DiseaseCancerChronic Respiratory DiseasesMental Health and Neurological ConditionsHousehold and Outdoor Air PollutionHarmful use of alcoholPhysical inactivityUnhealthy dietsTobacco use+7

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International Federation of Medical Students' Associations (IFMSA)

Noncommunicable Diseases and the 4 most common shared risk factors

Report

18 Feb 2019

This policy brief was adopted at the IFMSA General Assembly Meeting (March 2018) and highlights the most common shared risk factors for noncommunicable diseases. It also calls for government action on NCD control, management and prevention.&nbsp;

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World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA)

Integrating mental health into primary care - A global perspective

Briefs & Fact Sheets

18 Feb 2019

This report highlights the role that integrating mental health services into primary care plays to generate good health outcomes at reasonable costs. It points out 10 common principles for successful integration to guide countries toward implementati...

Briefs & Fact SheetsMental Health and Neurological ConditionsPrimary health care

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Every Woman Every Child

Indicator And Monitoring Framework For The Global Strategy For Women’s, Children’s And Adolescents’ Health (2016-2030)

Report

18 Feb 2019

This report presents the indicator and monitoring framework for the Global Strategy for Women’s, Children’s and Adolescents’ Health, (2016-2030) focusing on its Survive, Thrive and Transform objectives and 17 targets. It also details the select...

ReportMaternal, newborn, child and adolescent health

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International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)

Environment & Climate Change. The impact of climate change on human mobility

Report

18 Feb 2019

This publication highlights the impact of climate change on human mobility. It provides facts and figures on climate change, case-study examples, and describes the IFRC Policy on Migration.&nbsp;

ReportEnvironment, climate change and health

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International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)

Child Protection in Emergencies

Report

18 Feb 2019

This briefing gives an overview of child protection in humanitarian action, including the global interagency minimum standards for child protection. It highlights the necessary actions and available tools to ensure child protection.&nbsp;

ReportCancerCardiovascular DiseaseChronic Respiratory DiseasesDiabetesMental Health and Neurological ConditionsEmergency preparedness, prevention and responseMaternal, newborn, child and adolescent health+5

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Public Health Institute (PHI)

Act on Climate: California communities addressing climate change and health

Fact sheet

18 Feb 2019

This report provides a series of case studies from communities across the state, demonstrating how local communities can incorporate climate change impacts and solutions into public health and strategies.

Fact sheetEnvironment, climate change and healthUnhealthy diets

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NCD Child

Access to Essential Medicines and Equipment

Case study

18 Feb 2019

Case studies compiled as part of the work of the NCD Child Taskforce on Essential Medicines and Equipment.

Case study

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World Health Organization

Political declaration of the 3rd High-Level Meeting of the General Assembly on the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly

Declaration

16 Feb 2019

Political declaration of the 3rd High-Level Meeting of the General Assembly on the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly

Declaration

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World Health Organization (WHO)

Fact Sheet: Palliative Care

Fact sheet

15 Feb 2019

Palliative care is an approach that improves the quality of life of patients (adults and children) and their families who are facing problems associated with life-threatening illness. It prevents and relieves suffering through the early identificatio...

Fact sheetCancer

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World Health Organization (WHO)

WHO Model Lists of Essential Medicines

Guide

15 Feb 2019

The WHO Model Lists of Essential Medicines has been updated every two years since 1977. The current versions are the 20th&nbsp;WHO Essential Medicines List (EML) and the 6thWHO Essential Medicines List for Children (EMLc) updated in March 2017.

GuideMaternal, newborn, child and adolescent health

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