22 Mar 2024
Break the chain of transmission to end tuberculosis. On World TB Day, 24 March 2024, the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) calls on all stakeholders to focus on activities that will break the chain of transmission in high-burden settings in order to end tuberculosis (TB).
22 Mar 2024
11 Mar 2024
The WHO Knowledge Action Portal on NCDs (KAP) is a knowledge sharing and community platform addressing the impact of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), mental health conditions, their risk factors and determinants on countries, communities and individuals. It facilitates multistakeholder collaboration and multisectoral action across relevant global health agendas by offering access to strategic know...
11 Mar 2024
05 Mar 2024
Here is how to search the knowledge and country story repositories on the Knowledge Action Portal on NCDs. KAP users can search and browse the knowledge resource and country story repositories on KAP in several ways to find thematic reports, guides, articles, publications, statements, resolutions, as well as news and dedicated country stories discussing implementation challenges and first-...
05 Mar 2024
04 Mar 2024
The International League of Dermatological Societies (ILDS) is calling for applications for grants of $20,000 to support three projects that will offer sustainable improvements in dermatological care in underserved communities during 2025. The ILDS DermImpact Grants Programme aims to improve cross-sectoral collaboration by funding projects that integrate efforts across various sectors...
04 Mar 2024
04 Mar 2024
New study released by the Lancet shows that, in 2022, more than 1 billion people in the world are now living with obesity. Worldwide, obesity among adults has more than doubled since 1990, and has quadrupled among children and adolescents (5 to 19 years of age). The data also show that 43% of adults were overweight in 2022. The study also shows that even though the rates of undernutrition...
04 Mar 2024
29 Feb 2024
This year, Participants of the WHO Global Coordination Mechanism on the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases (GCM/NCD) are invited to jointly discuss and shape strategic inputs to the preparatory process for the Fourth High-level Meeting of the United Nations General Assembly on the prevention and control of NCDs (HLM4), in 2025. A kick-off meeting on 8 April 2024 will officially...
29 Feb 2024
29 Feb 2024
Here is how to create, share and follow thematic collections on the Knowledge Action Portal on NCDs. KAP thematic collections allow users to readily compile custom content on emerging topics, cross-cutting initiatives, or for specific events. Collections can feature any content hosted on KAP as well as external links. Watch the introductory video and follow this step-by-step guide to create...
29 Feb 2024
19 Feb 2024
On December 11th, ahead of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day 2023, The George Institute hosted a panel discussion titled, Mobilising communities for environmental action and Universal Health Coverage: Building resilient health and environment partnerships, as part of the annual symposium of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Global Health Research Centre (GHRC)...
19 Feb 2024
19 Feb 2024
A new fund developed to spur investment in noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), including mental health, puts the countries hardest hit by inaction and lack of investment in the diseases at the heart of decision-making. (Click here for article voiceover) The Health4Life Fund aims to generate US$250 million over five years, which will then catalyse further investment in low- and middle-...
19 Feb 2024
15 Feb 2024
Here is how to submit thematic knowledge resources, latest news and country stories to the Knowledge Action Portal on NCDs. Note: This contribution feature is only available to users affiliated with a GCM/NCD Participant organization. Please contact us if you are missing the necessary posting rights or require support. Participants of the Global Coordination Mechanism on NCDs can directly...
15 Feb 2024
14 Feb 2024
The United Nations estimates that 363 million people are currently impacted by humanitarian crises driven by increasing fragility and conflict, the climate crisis and widening inequality. Around 108.4 million people were forced to flee their homes in 2022, meaning one in every 74 persons globally. Humanitarian crises, such as those occurring in Ukraine, Gaza, Libya, Somalia and Sudan may v...
14 Feb 2024
08 Feb 2024
Throughout 2024 and 2025, WHO will support member states in the Eastern Mediterranean (EMRO) region through a two-year pilot project focused on advancing the implementation of the WHO Framework on Meaningful Engagement of people living with noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), mental health, and neurological conditions. [[7893]] Implementation efforts will focus on people living with and a...
08 Feb 2024
