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World Health Organization

Integrating NCD and HIV care in Ghana through implementation research

Ghana

17 Apr 2024

In Sub-Saharan Africa, many countries face a double disease burden with high HIV prevalence and a rise in noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes and hypertension. In Ghana, NCDs account for 43% of premature deaths, while HIV prevalence is at 1.6%. Prevention and care services for HIV and NCDs are currently provided separately, despite multiple benefits of an integrated approach to clinic...

17 Apr 2024

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

Strengthening collaborative linkages for better NCD Interventions in Indonesia

Indonesia

04 Apr 2024

Experiences with Posbindu The increasing trends of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in the world, including Indonesia, require targeted and specific primary and secondary prevention [1,2].&nbsp;&nbsp;Almost 1 in 3 adults in Indonesia has hypertension, but only less than 30% is aware of the hypertension status, and only 47% of people with Diabetes is aware of the diabetes status [3]. Therefore,...

04 Apr 2024

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

Strengthening synergy between primary healthcare providers and communities for prevention and control of hypertension and diabetes in Vietnam

Viet Nam

04 Apr 2024

Background As one of the world’s fastest ageing populations, but with a relatively low per capita income, Vietnam faces numerous challenges in community healthcare, especially in the area of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). In 2019, NCDs accounted for 73.7 percent of Vietnam’s total disease burden and mortality nationwide. Among NCDs, hypertension and diabetes mellitus are the most prevalen...

04 Apr 2024

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CLAN (Caring & Living As Neighbours)

World Children's Day at CWMH, Fiji 2023

Fiji

25 Mar 2024

Introduction World Children’s Day (20th November) is an annual day to mark the celebration and recognition of children across the world. This was the first time for CWMH to use this date to celebrate the resilient children of their paediatric community. It was decided to take this opportunity to celebrate children living with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia...

25 Mar 2024

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CAH Community, NCD Child

World Children's Day at CWMH, Fiji 2023

Fiji

22 Mar 2024

This report shares stories and insights from the World Children's Day celebrations held at Suva's Colonial War Memorial Hospital on 24 November 2023. With special focus on the Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) Community) of Fiji, this was a day committed to the meaningful engagement of children and their families who are &nbsp;living with CAH and other childhood NCDs in the Western Pacific Regi...

22 Mar 2024

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World Health Organization

Improving adherence to heart disease medicines in India. An implementation research story

India

11 Mar 2024

Cardiovascular diseases pose a global health challenge. India is one country tackling high prevalence of coronary artery disease, a health condition affecting the flow of blood to the heart. In managing and treating coronary artery disease, adhering to prescribed medications is critical. Yet, treatment-adherence often poses a challenge especially in low-middle-income countries due to financial or...

11 Mar 2024

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WHO Regional Office for Western Pacific

Healthy mouths, healthy lives: the Pacific’s 2030 commitment

Tonga

10 Mar 2024

In Pacific island countries and areas, as many as 1 in 2 children have dental caries in their baby teeth – the highest prevalence worldwide. When caries are left untreated, they can cause pain, making it uncomfortable for children to eat, speak and play. Poor oral health can also lead to gum disease and tooth loss later in life, further reducing people’s health and quality of life.&nbsp; Be...

10 Mar 2024

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CLAN (Caring & Living As Neighbours)

Colombia drives change for children living with NCDs!

Colombia

10 Mar 2024

It is estimated that one in four children live with a non-communicable disease (NCD). On 10 March 2024, one childhood NCD Community in Colombia changed forever… Thanks to&nbsp;inspirational leadership at Fundación Cardio Infantil, La Cardio in Bogotáthe and with the brilliant team at SiEndo Foundation, the Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) Community of Colombia came together for the f...

10 Mar 2024

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WHO Regional Office for Europe

Türkiye-Syria: Protecting the overlooked and vulnerable in the wake of the earthquakes

Syrian Arab Republic

01 Mar 2024

How do health workers respond when a massive earthquake hits the city they live in? What is the immediate response and what comes second? What is the role of the World Health Organization in a large-scale natural disaster like the one that struck Türkiye and Syria approximately a year ago?&nbsp; The February 2023 earthquakes quickly became an unprecedented challenge for the WHO team in Gaziant...

01 Mar 2024

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WHO Regional Office for Europe

“Don’t give up on people” – Dauren’s story of mental health rehabilitation in Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan

25 Feb 2024

Nearly 6 million people in Kazakhstan have at least one health condition that could benefit from rehabilitation services, research from 2019 shows. Out of those 5 845 234 people, who make up almost a third of the total population, 4.6% – more than 260 000 people – have mental health challenges.&nbsp; Dauren Mukhamedzhanov, 42, is one of them. His story attests to why access to well-coordi...

25 Feb 2024

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World Health Organization

Legislative agenda setting, development and approval of national legislation to require front-of-package warning labels to regulate the marketing of processed and ultraprocessed food and drink products

Argentina

15 Feb 2024

Argentina has a growing prevalence of overweight and obesity associated with unhealthy diet- related diseases affecting all age groups 1. This has led to increased morbidity and mortality. The nutritional transition is largely driven by the increased demand and supply of processed and ultraprocessed foods which are easily available in the country. To address this situation, PAHO/ WHO Argentina, to...

15 Feb 2024

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WHO Regional Office for South-East Asia

Improving care of children with cancer: Network of satellite centers and shared care in Myanmar

Myanmar

15 Feb 2024

Childhood&nbsp;cancer is an important cause of childhood disease burden. It is curable with affordable care in vast majority of cases. About 1,500 - 2,000 new childhood cancer cases are estimated to occur every year in Myanmar. There are two hospitals providing comprehensive childhood cancer services in the country. Yangon Children’s Hospital (YCH), located in Yangon city, provides services to p...

15 Feb 2024

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