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World Health Organization

Healthy mobility and public recreational spaces: Boosting physical activity in the Philippines to prevent NCDs and mental health conditions

Philippines

19 Sep 2023

A lack of physical activity is a known risk factor for noncommunicable diseases and mental health conditions. In the Philippines, some 41% of the adult population is reportedly not moving or exercising enough, increasing the risks of heart disease, diabetes, and other health conditions. In a bid to reduce health risk factors and provide equitable access to healthier transport options and recreatio...

19 Sep 2023

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World Health Organization

Improving diabetes and cardiovascular disease prevention though school health and lifestyle programmes. A multisectoral NCD response in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka

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

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World Diabetes Foundation

Strengthening diabetes care in Malawi through P2P Academy initiative

Malawi

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

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World Health Organization

Data and digital collaboration empowering public agencies in the municipality of Paipa, Colombia

Colombia

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

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World Health Organization. Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean

Advancing cancer care, breastfeeding and mental health services in Morocco: Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic

Morocco

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

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World Health Organization. Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean

Progress in reducing tobacco use in Egypt: Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic

Egypt

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

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World Health Organization

Improving diabetes prevention and management from the ground up. Tanzania’s multistakeholder NCD programme

United Republic of Tanzania

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

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World Health Organization. Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean

Strengthening resilience of health care systems in Lebanon: Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic

Lebanon

12 Sep 2023

Lebanon was already facing crises before the COVID-19 outbreak, including economic collapse and the world’s highest number of refugees per capita. The Beirut Port explosion in August 2020 further devasted the country’s economy. Despite all this, Lebanon has taken effective steps to combat noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), which are responsible for approximately 91% of all deaths in the country....

12 Sep 2023

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World Health Organization. Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean

Improving access to NCD and mental health services in Sudan: Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic

Sudan

11 Sep 2023

Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) account for 52% of deaths in Sudan, but addressing the burden of NCDs is not straightforward. Sudan is home to over 1.2 million refugees, and geographic, demographic and financial factors add to the complexity of the country’s NCD burden. However, through strong collaboration across government departments and with nongovernmental organizations, international agenc...

11 Sep 2023

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World Health Organization. Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean

Tackling risk factors for NCDs in Jordan: Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic

Jordan

11 Sep 2023

Jordan addressed tobacco use and mental health as two public health priorities both before and during the pandemic. Through extensive multisectoral collaboration, bringing together multiple government departments, nongovernmental organizations and international agencies, Jordan has taken effective steps to address tobacco use and mental health. It has also used this collaborative approach to tackl...

11 Sep 2023

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World Health Organization. Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean

NCD integration and mental health and psychosocial support in Syria: Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic

Syrian Arab Republic

11 Sep 2023

Years of conflict has severely affected the Syrian Arab Republic health system, which is being supported by nongovernmental organizations and UN agencies, including WHO. Emergencies, complicated by high numbers of displaced people, mask noncommunicable disease (NCD) issues and make them more difficult to treat. The aim of WHO and others is to address NCDs and other problems, while creating systems...

11 Sep 2023

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World Health Organization. Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean

Djibouti adopts a national response plan to protect the most vulnerable: Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic

Djibouti

11 Sep 2023

Djibouti has been working to improve access to quality preventive and curative health care, including services for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), through its National Health Development Plan since 2018. However, the COVID-19 pandemic severely hampered service provision. As a result, the Government implemented the Pacte de Solidarité Nationale to meet immediate needs and enable the country to �...

11 Sep 2023

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