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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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Tackling multimorbidity: NCD Alliance and Teva partner to place patients at the centre of UHC
17th June 2019
NCDA is pleased to announce the launch of a new partnership with Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, to explore how to address multiple chronic conditions and promote the engagement of people living with...
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Building regional bridges to strengthen and promote civil society NCD coalitions in Francophone sub-Saharan Africa
13th June 2019
The NCD Alliance’s Mapping of NCD Civil Society Organisations in Francophone sub-Saharan Africa was presented yesterday in Dakar, Senegal, during a regional capacity development workshop organised on...
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Realising the promise of digital health for NCDs and UHC: What is the opportunity for civil society?
11th June 2019
NCDA hosted today a meeting in Dakar, Senegal, with key actors from civil society to discuss the opportunities offered by digital technologies in the NCD response.
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News on NCDs from the 72nd World Health Assembly
04th June 2019
Read our wrap up of the most important NCD-relevant decisions taken by member states at WHA72 and their impact on NCDs: Leaving no one behind, medicines price transparency, WHO budget and much more.
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