Consultation on update to Appendix 3 to WHO Global NCD Action Plan 2013-2020 commences

Wed, 08/03/2016

WHO has published a Discussion Paper proposing updates to Appendix 3 to the WHO Global NCD Action Plan 2013-2020. Consultation period for the proposed updates closes on 1 September 2016.

Breastfeeding - transforming global health one baby at a time

For World Breastfeeding Week, Lucy Sullivan of 1,000 Days explains why it's important that the global health community ensures breastfeeding is prioritised as a key to ending malnutrition and achieving sustainable development.

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Living longer, living well – 25 by 25 in practice in the UK

CSOs concerned about progress on commitments to reduce premature deaths by 25% by 2025 are using accountability tools to urge action to achieve this goal. Katy Cooper of C3Health reports on one such tool, a modelling study published by UK's Richmond Group of Charities.

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CARICOM pledges stronger action on NCDs

Thu, 07/28/2016

Good news for the NCD response in the Caribbean! The communiqué issued at the thirty-seventh CARICOM Heads of Government Conference places chronic diseases firmly on the leaders’ agenda.

High-level Political Forum update

Tue, 07/26/2016

The first ECOSOC High-level Political Forum following the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development recently concluded in New York on 20 July with the adoption of a Ministerial Declaration.

Public Spaces: A key tool to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals

Public spaces interventions have the potential to contribute to progress across numerous Agenda 2030 goals and targets, not only SDG11 on Sustainable Cities. Find out more in this blog by HealthBridge's Kristie Daniel.

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Joint event on NCDs and sustainable development during ECOSOC HLPF

Wed, 07/20/2016

Caricom and NCD Alliance hosted an event on NCDs and sustainable development during the high-level ministerial segment of the ECOSOC High-level Political Forum in New York.

INFOGRAPHIC - NCDs across SDGs: A call for an integrated approach

Tue, 07/19/2016

We are pleased to share a new infographic focusing on the interlinkages between NCDs and the Sustainable Development Goals. 

Uruguay’s cigarette labelling victory also a win for the FCTC

The 8th July trade tribunal decision upholding Uruguay’s cigarette labelling requirements was widely celebrated by tobacco control advocates. Francis Thompson explains what this means for public health and tobacco control communities around the world.

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South Africa proposal to introduce a tax on SSBs is open for comments until 22 August

Thu, 07/14/2016

The problem of obesity has grown over the past 30 years in South Africa resulting in the country being ranked as the most obese country in sub-Saharan Africa.

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