Noticias

Birth of Zambia NCD Alliance

Announcements | 23 de Marzo de 2017

Zambia is currently experiencing a major increase in the burden of noncommunicable diseases, with mounting social and economic costs. In response, the Zambia NCD Alliance has been recently formed.

Lanzamiento de alianzas nacionales y regionales, Alianza de ENT de Zambia, Región africana
New film reveals the unseen world of TB from the inside out

World Days | 23 de Marzo de 2017

To coincide with World TB Day on 24 March, "The Lucky Specials" has been launched in the US. The film illustrates the unseen world of TB.
Same packaging, same shape and same color... but fakes!

World Days | 23 de Marzo de 2017

Antibiotics used to treat TB are some of the most commonly falsified medicines in the world, and not only hinder global progress on TB but also control of diabetes in people living with both diseases.
New national alcohol policy launched in Ghana

Announcements | 22 de Marzo de 2017

The Ghanaian Ministry of Health has launched this week a national alcohol policy aimed at regulating the production, distribution, sale, advertisement and consumption of alcohol in the country.
Women and NCDs: A call to action

World Days | 13 de Marzo de 2017

We are calling on governments to take urgent action to integrate NCDs into existing HIV/AIDS and maternal health programmes, ensure UHC, and adopt a gender and evidence-based approach to tackling NCDs.
NCDs among top priorities for CSW61

Announcements | 8 de Marzo de 2017

Several of the side events during the 61st Session of the Commission on the Status of Women will focus on NCDs, including two events cohosted by the NCD Alliance on Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 March.
The Union calls for revision of WHO antibiotic priority list

Announcements | 1 de Marzo de 2017

The Union demanded today to the World Health Organization to include TB in the Global priority list of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, published on 27 February. Read full letter by José Luis Castro.
WHO backs South Africa commitment to tax sugary drinks

Announcements | 23 de febrero de 2017

The World Health Organization strongly supports this week announcement by South Africa to implement a tax on sugary beverages, as part of the country’s campaign to address the NCD epidemic.