Report
19 Sep 2025
Saving lives, spending less: the global investment case for noncommunicable diseases outlines why urgent investment in cost-effective interventions for NCDs is essential for health and sustainable development. Drawing on the World Health Organization...
Report
11 Aug 2025
The Second General Meeting of the GCM/NCD took place virtually from 23 to 25 April 2025. More than 300 participants from over 50 countries actively participated in the three-day main event. This meeting report assembles the main highlights and key ou...
Report
02 Jul 2025
The first-ever World Health Organization (WHO) Global Oral Health Meeting was convened in Bangkok, Thailand, from 26–29 November 2024. Hosted by the Government of Thailand, it brought together approximately 350 stakeholders, including representativ...
Report
07 May 2025
The report on Patient Stories is published as a ‘living document’ in 2025, timed to be available for the United Nations (UN) High Level Meeting (HLM) on NCDs. At the time of writing, it has 59 stories from 33 countries with representation from al...
Report
15 Apr 2025
On 15 April 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) held an interactive Multistakeholder Hearing on Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) and Mental Health for young professionals. This event was part of the preparatory process for the UN General Assembl...
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.
Publication
24 Jan 2025
Addressing comorbidities and risk factors for tuberculosis (TB) is a crucial component of the World Health Organization (WHO)’s End TB Strategy. This WHO operational handbook on tuberculosis. Module 6: tuberculosis and comorbidities aims to sup...
Report
01 Dec 2024
The WHO Technical Advisory Group on Diabetes (TAG-D), established in August 2021, will provide technical advice to WHO on matters relating to WHO’s work on diabetes.The report of the sixth TAG-D meeting includes information on the discussions and c...
Briefs & Fact Sheets
27 Nov 2024
COPD is a major cause of death and disability worldwide, yet many people are unaware of this important condition. Watch this Science in 5 to learn more about the symptoms, causes, and treatments available.
Report
08 Nov 2024
In 2021, WHO launched the Global Diabetes Compact (GDC), an initiative to reduce the risk of diabetes and ensure that all people who are diagnosed with diabetes have access to equitable, comprehensive, affordable and quality treatment and care. The G...
Publication
07 Nov 2024
Background Cancer is the third leading cause of death in Kenya. Breast cancer is responsible for 3100 deaths annually. Quantifying the economic and social impacts of breast cancer supports inclusion of cancer care within Kenya's universal healthca...
Report
15 Oct 2024
Overview The Global Breast Cancer Initiative aims to address disparities in access to care to reduce mortality rates globally. Patient navigation is an evidence-based personalized intervention designed to guide patients through often complex...
