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Our vision is a world where everyone has the opportunity for a healthy life, free from preventable suffering, stigma and death caused by NCDs
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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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Participate in our online survey for "Our Views, Our Voices"
16th August 2017
The online consultation for People Living with NCDs is underway, with French and Spanish language surveys launched this week. Add your voice to share your views.
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One man, 441 people, and a community for healthier hearts
15th August 2017
The Communities for Healthy Hearts (CH2) initiative's volunteer blood pressure checkers ensure people who otherwise wouldn’t have known they had high blood pressure seek and get the care they need....
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Web-based consultation on Outcome Document for WHO Global Conference on NCDs open now
11th August 2017
The draft outcome document for the WHO Global Conference on NCDs to be held 18-20 October in Montevideo, Uruguay is now available online for public consultation. The NCD Alliance is preparing a...
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Call for Comment as WHO releases draft of Global Action Plan on Physical Activity
09th August 2017
The WHO has released a discussion paper on the draft of a Global Action Plan to Promote Physical Activity. NCD Alliance is calling for comments to contribute to a collated submission in response to...
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