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Noncommunicable diseases
What are NCDs?
Noncommunicable diseases are the #1 cause of death and disability worldwide. NCDs – mainly cancer, cardiovascular disease, chronic respiratory diseases, and diabetes – account for 68% of global mortality, or two out of every three deaths.
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Apply by 3 March to attend interactive hearing and UN HLM on UHC
20th February 2019
Applications will be accepted until 3 March for special accreditation to the interactive multi-stakeholder hearing for the UN High-Level Meeting (HLM) on Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
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UHC on the NCD Café menu at AMREF Africa Health Agenda 2019
19th February 2019
Universal Health Coverage and multisectoral action will be themes of the NCD Café that NCD Alliance is hosting at the AMREF Africa Health Agenda International Conference 2019.
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Making streets safer across the United States
11th February 2019
As part of their mission to be a relentless force for a world of longer healthier lives, the American Heart Association supports cities and states in the U.S. making policy changes for healthier...
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Packed WHO Executive Board meeting sets next steps on NCDs, looks ahead to UHC HLM
11th February 2019
The 144th session of the WHO’s Executive Board took please from 24 January – 1 February 2019 with an exceptionally full agenda. Here is our pick of most relevant discussions for NCDs.
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