The 55th session of the Commission for Social Development opened today at UN Headquarters in New York. CSocD55 will focus on strategies for eradicating poverty to achieve sustainable development for all.
The Access and Affordability Initiative (AAI) is a work stream of a global health collaboration between pharmaceutical companies and the Gates Foundation is helping to ensure that medicines and vaccines are accessible and affordable for those in need through differential pricing models.
NCDA & ISPAH welcome WHO proposal to develop a global action plan on physical activity for 2018, and urge civil society consultation in its development.
Citizens with disabilities continue experiencing inequalities in enjoying their right to health both home and abroad, according to research findings presented this week at the European Parliament.
Public health advocates convened recently in Barbados, agreed on the need to work together to protect the tax on sugar-sweetened beverages in place since September 2015 in the country.
Dr Chan has used her opening address at the 140th session of the WHO Executive Board to reiterate the importance of implementing economic policies to effectively reduce tobacco use.
The NCD Alliance welcomes major announcement by a coalition of biopharmaceutical companies to address the barriers of access on NCDs in low- and lower-middle income countries.
A new initiative ‘C/Can 2025: City Cancer Challenge’ (C/Can 2025) was today launched at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos signalling a paradigm shift in the way international organisations will help country and city leaders address the growing burden of cancer they are facing.
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World Cancer Day is on February 4th, and this year is harnessing the power of sport, including its fans, athletes, official and teams, to help amplify the message that we can all support the fight against cancer.
