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The launch of two mini-films featuring NCD leaders marks the beginning of the Global Week for Action
Announcements | 15th October 2024
To kick-off the Global Week for Action on NCDs, the NCDA has launched two short films spotlighting the impactful stories of local leaders advocating for better NCD care in their communities.
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Global NCD Alliance Forum postponed due to Marburg virus outbreak
Announcements | 04th October 2024
A message from Katie Dain, CEO of NCD Alliance, on the postponement of the Global NCD Alliance Forum to February 2025.
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New partnership to focus on health systems strengthening and equity in NCDs care
Press Releases | 27th September 2024
The NCD Alliance is pleased to announce a new partnership with Boehringer Ingelheim to advance health systems strengthening with a focus on equitable access care for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs).
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NGOs and local governments in Nepal team up to deliver health services in remote areas
Feature | 03rd September 2024
NGOs and local governments are filling the gaps left by the national health systems in Nepal, especially in rural areas. As the demand for independent mobile health camps increases, questions arise about the central government’s capacity to deliver on people’s right to health.
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Homage to an irreplaceable advocate
| 27th August 2024
It is with a heavy heart that NCD Alliance gives this homage to Vicki Pinkney Atkinson, Director of South Africa NCD Alliance, who recently passed away. Vicki’s passion, integrity and uncompromising dedication to doing the right thing made her a true force of nature and recognised leader amongst our community.
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The Call to Lead points governments to key actions to take ahead of 2025 High-Level Meeting on NCDs
Feature | 26th August 2024
This open letter to world leaders serves as a crucial advocacy tool, urging them to fulfill their commitments to address the burden of NCDs. Open to civil society endorsement.
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Access to drugs to treat and manage neurological disorders “grossly inadequate,” says WHO report
Feature | 30th July 2024
A new WHO report on improving access to medicines for neurological disorders highlights a sustained lack of access to treatment, particularly in low-resource and rural areas.
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New podcast: Youth are already leading—make space for their input
Announcements | 18th July 2024
Youth are already acting as leaders globally but their work needs to be better incorporated into policy-making, agree three youth NCD leaders in the new episode of the NCDA podcast, Voices of the health revolution.