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24 Feb 2025

World Health Organization, Guy Fones

How to sustainably finance the noncommunicable diseases and mental health response

The case for investment for NCDs and mental health conditionsThe staggering scale of the noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health epidemic results in major economic losses and socioeconomic challenges. Premature deaths and disability reduce human capital and decrease productivity, while simultaneously increasing prevention and treatment costs for people, communities and countries.Investin...

24 Feb 2025

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International federation of psoriatic disease associations (IFPA)

Inside Psoriatic Disease: Mental Health

Briefs & Fact Sheets

21 Feb 2025

All around the world, the burden of noncommunicable diseases is increasing. Noncommunicable diseases are often associated with increased burden on mental health and increased use of health services. For people living with noncommunicable diseases, me...

Briefs & Fact SheetsMental Health and Neurological Conditions

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20 Feb 2025

Thalassaemia International Federation

International Thalassaemia Day 2025 - The Theme

On May 8, 2025, the global thalassaemia community will come together to honour International Thalassaemia Day. This year, we proudly embrace the theme, 'Together for Thalassaemia: Uniting Communities, Prioritizing Patients', and rally under the powerful slogans #WeAre1 and #PatientsFirst.&nbsp;Thalassaemia is far more than a medical condition; it transcends numbers and statistics, and it involves&...

20 Feb 2025

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19 Feb 2025

Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases

Scaling up the Community Health Assessment Program in the Philippines (CHAP-P): Preventing hypertension and diabetes through primary healthcare

The Philippines, like many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), experience high prevalence rates of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) especially hypertension, diabetes and their associated complications. About 90% of the population are at risk of developing these conditions, posing significant challenges to the health system. Due to geographical and cultural diversity, access to health service...

19 Feb 2025

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19 Feb 2025

Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases

Scaling-up community-led diabetes and NCD awareness and response in Bangladesh

Between 2016 and 2019, the DMagic (Diabetes Mellitus Action through community Groups or mHealth Information for better Control) project revealed a huge burden of diabetes risk in rural Bangladesh. It showed that a Participatory Learning and Action (PLA) method of community mobilisation directed at the general population significantly increased diabetes knowledge and awareness and resulted in large...

19 Feb 2025

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19 Feb 2025

Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases

Transforming diabetes management in China through mobile health

The growing prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM), particularly in low- and middle-income countries, poses significant healthcare challenges. China faces immense healthcare burdens despite the government’s efforts through the Basic Public Health Service (BPHS) programme. Diabetes-related healthcare costs in China are expected to rise from $250.2 billion to $460.4 billion between 2020 and...

19 Feb 2025

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19 Feb 2025

Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases

Scaling up an mHealth-based school education programme to reduce salt intake in China

Excessive salt intake is the leading dietary risk factor for premature death and disability in China. Strategies such as setting maximum sodium targets and front-of-package labelling have proven effective in reducing salt intake, but these approaches are mainly suitable for pre-packaged food products. Although discretionary salt use during cooking or at the table remains the major source of dietar...

19 Feb 2025

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Pediatric Blood & Cancer

The Lived Experience of Childhood Cancer Survivors and Their Parents: A Multi-National Study of Access to Survivorship Care and Information and Support Needs HQ Cancer Team

Article

18 Feb 2025

1 in 5 people are diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. Nearly every family around the world is affected by cancer, either directly or as caregivers of someone who has had cancer. A cancer diagnosis can have a profound effect on the health and wel...

ArticleCancerMeaningful Engagement of People with Lived Experiences
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World Diabetes Foundation

Rising to the challenge: Five takeaways from the International Meeting on type 1 diabetes

Article

18 Feb 2025

In a groundbreaking conference, international leaders in type 1 diabetes care exchanged knowledge, strategies, and visions for the future. Here are key takeaways from the discussions that are set to reshape type 1 diabetes (T1D) care and patient empo...

ArticleDiabetesMultistakeholder CollaborationHealth system strengthening, including governance and financing+1

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WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean

Childhood Cancer Day in the Easter Mediterranean Region: The impact of emergencies on childhood cancer care

Briefs & Fact Sheets

15 Feb 2025

As the world observes International Childhood Cancer Day (15 February), the World Health Organization (WHO) is highlighting the challenges faced by children with cancer in countries affected by conflict and emergencies.

Briefs & Fact SheetsCancerAccess to essential medicines and services

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World Health Organization, World Bank Group

Financing for NCDs and Mental Health: Making the money work better

Publication

14 Feb 2025

This policy brief reviews the options for governments to improve and get better value for money in their spending on NCDs and mental health. It also identifies options for ministries of health to use discretionary funds to support increased effective...

PublicationHealth system strengthening, including governance and financing

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World Health Organization, World Bank Group

Financing for NCDs and Mental Health: Where will the money come from?

Publication

14 Feb 2025

This policy brief reviews the options for increasing funding for NCDs and mental health from the perspective of health ministries, finance ministries, and development agencies. This policy brief complements another policy brief, Financing for NCDs an...

PublicationHealth system strengthening, including governance and financing

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