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PAHO Suriname Gears Up in the Fight Against Cervical Cancer with HPV Vaccine Training

Suriname

29 Nov 2023

In a significant step towards combating cervical cancer, PAHO Suriname and the National Immunization Program hosted a two-day Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine training on November 23rd and 24th, 2023, at the Conference Room of Hotel Jacana. Cervical cancer, ranking as the fourth most common cancer among women globally, has become a critical public health concern in Suriname, with an estimated an...

29 Nov 2023

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World Health Organization

Managing diabetes while fleeing from war – Artur’s story

Ukraine

28 Nov 2023

14-year-old Artur’s life has been marked by 2 significant events – the escalation of the war in Ukraine and his diabetes diagnosis at the age of 8. Like any teenager, Artur is keen to fit in with his peers, and despite the warm weather when we meet, he chooses to wear a long-sleeved black t-shirt that conceals the continuous glucose monitoring device which helps to regulate his condition....

28 Nov 2023

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World Health Organization

Living with diabetes – Alexandra’s story

Portugal

27 Nov 2023

“It’s important to me that diabetes doesn’t interrupt my life” - Alexandra Alexandra helps people in Lisbon, Portugal, with how to deal with their diabetes through a peer support group. “I help people with diabetes to accept the disease and control and manage it. It’s really rewarding. I feel happy when I have success organizing activities for people with diabetes. When I fee...

27 Nov 2023

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World Health Organization

Scaling up mental health and psychosocial services for Armenian refugees

Armenia

23 Nov 2023

The journey to Armenia from Karabakh put over 100 000 refugees through a gruelling ordeal, leaving many in urgent need of mental health support. A WHO team spoke to refugees who had recently arrived at a temporary shelter. Their individual voices tell a shared story: “We will never forget that terrible journey to Armenia. This experience will stay with me forever and is repeated in my dreams...

23 Nov 2023

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NCD Alliance

NCD voices inform India’s programme for NCD prevention and control

India

22 Nov 2023

In this feature, the Healthy India Alliance (HIA) shares the importance of meaningful involvement in tackling noncommunicable diseases in India’s NCD&nbsp;plan. In India, noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) account for approximately 64% of all deaths, adversely affecting not only people’s health, but also the financial stability of households due to increased out-of-pocket expenses for treatmen...

22 Nov 2023

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World Diabetes Foundation

Kenya launches large-scale NCD programme on World Diabetes Day

Kenya

14 Nov 2023

Partners in Kenya celebrate World Diabetes Day by scaling up the national NCD response with the largest grant ever provided by WDF, getting closer to achieving universal health coverage. This World Diabetes Day, WDF highlights how patience, resilience and partnership can unify decades-long efforts into strong and sustainable national responses to NCDs. &nbsp; On 14 November, the Minist...

14 Nov 2023

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NCD Alliance

People living with NCDs are front and centre of the NCD response in the Philippines

Philippines

07 Nov 2023

Human rights and social justice, NCD care, prevention and meaningful involvement dominated the discussions in the Philippines this October, as the four key pillars of the country’s recently launched National Advocacy Agenda of People Living with&nbsp;NCDs.&nbsp; Drawing from the experience of building the global Advocacy Agenda of People Living with NCDs in 2017, which unites the voices of al...

07 Nov 2023

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World Health Organization

Placing health and wellbeing on par with economic performance: A Quality of Life Framework for Canada

Canada

30 Oct 2023

In Canada, a Quality of Life Framework combines health data with economic, social, governance, and environmental indicators in a holistic approach to measuring well-being. Developed through close collaboration across multiple government departments, the Framework has been integrated into the federal budgeting process and supports government decision-making and reporting. It offers a multisectoral...

30 Oct 2023

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World Health Organization

Improving oral health and well-being in Vanuatu through the community promotion of toothbrushing with fluoride toothpaste and healthier food choices

Vanuatu

23 Oct 2023

Vanuatu’s 2017 National Oral Health Survey revealed that five- to seven-year-old children had a high prevalence of tooth decay (70%), bleeding gums (77%) and toothache (10%) in their primary teeth which had a negative impact on their physical, mental and social well-being. Forty percent of the children rarely or never brushed their teeth. In response to excessive sugar consumption and inadequate...

23 Oct 2023

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World Health Organization

Passage of the Tobacco and Nicotine Control Act to protect the Sierra Leone population from the harmful effects of tobacco and nicotine products

Sierra Leone

23 Oct 2023

Tobacco consumption is a major public health concern in Sierra Leone, with 18% of men and 3% of women aged between 15 and 49 years estimated to be tobacco users 1. Despite awareness of the negative health impacts of tobacco, smoking remains prevalent and causes over 3300 deaths in the country annually 2. To mitigate the harm caused by tobacco use, the Government of Sierra Leone collaborated with t...

23 Oct 2023

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World Health Organization

Multistakeholder action to improve health and wellbeing by reducing health inequity through the first Healthy Island initiative in the Eastern Mediterranean Region

Oman

23 Oct 2023

In Oman, noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are responsible for 72% of all deaths with nearly one in five adults dying from NCDs before the age of 70 1. To combat risk factors for NCDs including tobacco use, physical inactivity and unhealthy diets, the government of Oman launched the Healthy Island initiative on Masirah Island in 2022 in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO). This in...

23 Oct 2023

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World Health Organization

From street food samples to TikTok videos: a social behavioural change communication(SBCC) programme as part of a comprehensive approach to salt reduction in Malaysia

Malaysia

23 Oct 2023

Hypertension affects over one third of adults in Malaysia, making it a primary risk factor for mortality and disability. Excessive salt consumption is a significant risk factor for high blood pressure and heart disease, with the average Malaysian consuming 7.9 g of salt per day 2 , more than 50% higher than the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recommended daily intake of 5.0 g of salt or 2.0 g...

23 Oct 2023

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