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PAN American Health Organization (PAHO)

Jamaica Rallies Against Tobacco Use by Empowering Youth on World No Tobacco Day 2024

Jamaica

04 Jun 2024

Kingston, Jamaica, June 4, 2024 (PAHO) - The National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) and the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Jamaica partnered with the PAHO/WHO Country Office and other key stakeholders to recognize “World No Tobacco Day” on Friday, May 31, 2024, under the theme “Protecting Children from Tobacco Industry Interference.” This year’s theme empowered young people to demand th...

04 Jun 2024

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PAN American Health Organization (PAHO)

Gender-Based Violence: PAHO/WHO supports women survivors in IDP sites in Haiti

Haiti

03 Jun 2024

Port-au-Prince, June 3, 2024 (PAHO/WHO) - In support of the Ministry of Public Health and Population (MSPP) in its emergency response to the current security crisis, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) in Haiti is collaborating with the TOYA Foundation to help displaced women and girls who are survivors of violence caused by armed groups. GBV on the rise "My house was burnt down,...

03 Jun 2024

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World Health Organization

National Coordinating Mechanisms for Noncommunicable Diseases - WHO Compendium Report on Multisectoral Action

Palau

30 May 2024

The National Coordinating Mechanism for Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) was established by a Presidential executive order to oversee and mobilize political commitment and resources, coordinate, and implement the Palau National Strategic Plan for NCDs, 2015–2020, including monitoring and evaluation. The Noncommunicable Disease Fund (NCD Fund), which is managed by the Coordinating Mechanism and fi...

30 May 2024

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World Health Organization

National Multi-Sectoral Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Non-communicable Diseases - WHO Compendium Report on Multisectoral Action

Nigeria

30 May 2024

The National Multi-Sectoral Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Non-communicable Diseases (NMSAP) 2019–2025 was developed to tackle the growing burden of noncommunicable disease (NCDs) in Nigeria. The principles of collaboration and multisectoral action underpinned its development and implementation, and involved 13 health and non-health ministries, each with assigned activities aligne...

30 May 2024

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World Health Organization

Multisectoral Group for the Elimination of Cervical Cancer in Mozambique - WHO Compendium Report on Multisectoral Action

Mozambique

30 May 2024

The Multisectoral Group for Cervical Cancer Elimination was established in 2020 to develop a roadmap for the elimination of cervical cancer in Mozambique, and coordinate the implementation of policies and programmes on the prevention of cervical cancer. The Ministry of Health is the coordinator of the group, which is composed of staff from the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Gender, Child and S...

30 May 2024

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World Health Organization

Liberia Noncommunicable Diseases and Injuries Commission - WHO Compendium Report on Multisectoral Action

Liberia

30 May 2024

The Ministry of Health of Liberia established the Noncommunicable Diseases and Injuries (NCDI) Commission in 2017 to support the NCDI Programme. Led by the Ministry of Health NCDI Programme, the Commission collaborated with the Global NCDI Poverty Commission, the private sector, academia, and various relevant ministries and agencies to tackle NCDs and injuries through multisectoral actions. The Co...

30 May 2024

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Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD), SUNI-SEA Consortium, Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD)

Strengthening collaborative efforts for improved NCD Interventions in Indonesia

28 May 2024

The increasing rate of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Indonesia requires targeted and specific primary and secondary prevention. Nearly one-third of adults in Indonesia have hypertension, yet less than 30% are aware of their hypertension status, and only 47% of people with diabetes are aware of their diabetes status. Therefore, screening for hypertension and diabetes is important to address t...

28 May 2024

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World Diabetes Foundation

New film series explores the power in community healthcare education in Jordan

Jordan

28 May 2024

When it comes to health, people do not share the same opportunities. Addressing health inequality and closing gaps in healthcare requires worldwide collaboration and raises a difficult question: who is responsible for our health? In partnership with the WHO Foundation, a new online series, produced for WHO Foundation and partners by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions, sets out to explore how we...

28 May 2024

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World Health Organization

Establishment of a working group to draft the National Strategy for the Reduction of Harmful Use of Alcohol - WHO Compendium Report on Multisectoral Action

Kenya

27 May 2024

Harmful alcohol use is a major public health problem in Kenya. In 2015, the Ministry of Health, through the Alcohol Technical Working Group initiated the process of formulating a national strategy for reduction of harmful alcohol use. The process was guided by a multisectoral approach. This approach is aligned with the Constitution of Kenya 2010, the Kenya Mental Health Policy 2015–2030, and the...

27 May 2024

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World Health Organization

Strategic Initiative for a Healthy and Sustainable Food Environment - WHO Compendium Report on Multisectoral Action

Japan

27 May 2024

An unhealthy diet is a major risk factor for noncommunicable diseases, and excess sodium intake is a particular problem in Japan. The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan, in cooperation with the Consumer Affairs Agency, an external organ of the Cabinet Office, and the Ministry of the Environment, launched the Strategic Initiative for a Healthy and Sustainable Food Environment, a multis...

27 May 2024

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World Health Organization

National Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of NCDs and Related Risk Factors - WHO Compendium Report on Multisectoral Action

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

27 May 2024

The Islamic Republic of Iran developed and implemented a set of multisectoral actions‎ for the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). The Supreme Council for Health and Food Security, led by the President, has been the key body fostering health in all policies and enhancing multisectoral actions in the country. The National NCD Committee, established within the Ministry of He...

27 May 2024

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World Health Organization

Embedding multisectoral action into the development of the mental health strategy in Colombia - WHO Compendium Report on Multisectoral Action

Colombia

27 May 2024

In 2020, the Colombian Department for National Planning released the Strategy for the Promotion of Mental Health in Colombia. A main goal of the strategy is to promote multisectoral collaboration in implementation of actions to address mental health and substance use. The strategy proposes actions to improve cooperation among national and local entities by aligning the agendas of government agenci...

27 May 2024

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