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27 May 2019

Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)

UICC called for further investment in prevention, early detection, treatment and palliative care - 72nd World Health Assembly

21 May 2019 | Geneva, Switzerland - Discussions kicked off in earnest today, with Member States examining the WHO’s budget for 2020-2021 as well as the new framework Dr Tedros Adhanom, Director General of the World Health Organization&nbsp;has proposed to analyse how effectively WHO and Member States are meeting their goals. While the proposed budget includes a 5% increase in funding for NCDs (N...

27 May 2019

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27 May 2019

World Health Organization

Adopting a healthy lifestyle helps reduce the risk of dementia

14 May 2019 – People can reduce their risk of dementia by getting regular exercise, not smoking, avoiding harmful use of alcohol, controlling their weight, eating a healthy diet, and maintaining healthy blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels, according to new guidelines issued by the World Health Organization (WHO) today. Read more here.

27 May 2019

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27 May 2019

World Health Organization

The Secretariat of the WHO FCTC and WHO applaud the Brazilian government’s action to seek compensation from tobacco companies

On 21 May, the Office of the Attorney-General of Brazil filed a lawsuit at the Federal Court of Rio Grande do Sul against the largest tobacco corporations in Brazil and their parent companies abroad, to seek recovery of healthcare costs related to the treatment of tobacco-induced diseases. The claim covers costs generated in the Brazilian healthcare system for the treatment of patients suffering f...

27 May 2019

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21 May 2019

World Health Organization

The British Medical Journal special collection on solutions for NCDs prevention and control

21 May 2019

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World Health Organization (WHO)

HEARTS Technical Package

Guide

17 May 2019

The HEARTS technical package provides a strategic approach to improving cardiovascular health in countries. It comprises six modules and an implementation guide. This package supports Ministries of Health to strengthen CVD management in primary healt...

GuideCardiovascular DiseaseHealth system strengthening, including governance and financingPrimary health careHarmful use of alcoholPhysical inactivityTobacco useUnhealthy diets+5

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World Health Organization (WHO)

Global Hearts Initiative

Fact sheet

17 May 2019

To support governments in strengthening the prevention and control of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), in 2016 WHO and the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC) launched the Global Hearts Initiative. The Initiative compr...

Fact sheetCardiovascular DiseaseHealth system strengthening, including governance and financingPrimary health carePhysical inactivityTobacco useUnhealthy diets+4

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World Health Organization (WHO)

Solutions for non-communicable disease prevention and control

Article

15 May 2019

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) constitute a major global health challenge, hampering nations’ economic growth and sustainable development. The four major groups of NCDs - cardiovascular diseases, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases, and diabetes...

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

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15 May 2019

HelpAge International

Universal health coverage is fundamental for addressing health inequalities in Tanzania and Vietnam, Global AgeWatch reports reveal

This article announces the launch of two country-specific Global AgeWatch Insights reports on Tanzania and Vietnam, released by HelpAge International in partnership with AARP. The reports underscore the critical role of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in reducing health inequalities faced by older people. Despite policy commitments, many older adults remain excluded from affordable, age-appropriat...

15 May 2019

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Worldwide Hospice and Palliative Care Alliance

Universal Health Coverage and Palliative Care: Do not leave those suffering behind

Report

07 May 2019

&nbsp; This report, published on the first-ever Universal Health Coverage Day, highlights the current situation in relation to hospice and palliative care and UHC and makes recommendations for working towards the greater inclusion of palliative ca...

ReportCardiovascular DiseaseCancerChronic Respiratory DiseasesMental Health and Neurological ConditionsHousehold and Outdoor Air PollutionHarmful use of alcoholPhysical inactivityTobacco useUnhealthy diets+7

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Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS)

The Global Impact of Respiratory Disease

Report

07 May 2019

The purpose of this report is to call attention to the importance of respiratory health in the world and to raise it to be a top priority in global decision-making.

ReportCancerChronic Respiratory DiseasesHousehold and Outdoor Air Pollution+1

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Every Woman Every Child

Saving Lives Protecting Futures: Progress Report on Global Strategy for Women and Children's Health 2010-2015

Report

07 May 2019

This report measures progress of the Global Strategy for Women's and Children's Health towards the achievement of Millennium Development Goals 4, 5, and 6. The report also mentions areas that require heightened mobilization and development; lessons l...

ReportCancerCardiovascular DiseaseChronic Respiratory DiseasesGender, equity and human rightsMaternal, newborn, child and adolescent healthHarmful use of alcoholPhysical inactivityTobacco useUnhealthy diets+7

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World Health Organization

The WHO special initiative for mental health (2019-2023): universal health coverage for mental health

Briefs & Fact Sheets

02 May 2019

In 2018 the WHO Director-General identified mental health for accelerated implementation within WHO’s work. This WHO Special Initiative seeks to ensure universal health coverage involving access to quality and affordable care for mental health cond...

Briefs & Fact SheetsMental Health and Neurological Conditions

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