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World Cancer Day 2016
World Days | 04th February 2016
Today on World Cancer Day 2016 (Thursday 4 February), the world unites against this disease that knows no borders and represents one of humanity’s most pressing and financial concerns.
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New WHO report on ending childhood obesity
Announcements | 03rd February 2016
Together with World Cancer Research Fund International, NCD Alliance has welcomed the Final Report of the Commission on Ending Childhood Obesity (ECHO), published by the World Health Organisation on 25th January 2016 during the 168th meeting of the Executive Board.
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WHO 138th Executive Board: Highlights on NCDs
Announcements | 01st February 2016
Discussions at the 138th WHO Executive Board (EB) concluded on Saturday. Highlights on NCDs and other relevant agenda items are outlined here.
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One week to go until World Cancer Day
World Days | 28th January 2016
World Cancer Day –taking place on 4 February – is a unique opportunity to raise awareness that there is much that can be done at an individual, community and governmental level, to harness and mobilise solutions and catalyse positive change. Over 300 activities are currently registered on the Map of Impact.
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NCDA and WCRFI welcome new WHO report on ending childhood obesity
Announcements | 26th January 2016
Joint statement in support of new child nutrition report released by WHO on ending childhood obesity: Final Report of the Commission on Ending Childhood Obesity (ECHO) -
Talking Hands campaign launched
World Days | 14th January 2016
Taking place under the tagline "We Can. I can", World Cancer Day 2016-2018 will explore how everyone - as a collective or as individuals - can do their part to reduce the global burden of cancer.
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Australian government wins plain packaging case against Philip Morris
Announcements | 18th December 2015
The federal government has won its case against tobacco giant Philip Morris Asia challenging Australia's tobacco plain-packaging laws. It means the former Australian Government's plain-packaging laws, introduced in 2011, will remain in place.
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Empowering patients to overcome stigma
Announcements | 17th December 2015
The NCD Alliance Supporters Consultation Group hosted this week editions of the NCD Cafe at the World Diabetes Congress in Vancouver, Canada, and the NCD Dialogues at the 46th Union World Conference on Lung Health in Cape Town, South Africa.