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May Measurement Month: Screening and Awareness Raising in Zambia
Announcements | 06th October 2017
In May 2017, the Zambia NCD Alliance joined the Zambia Heart and Stroke Foundation and other organisations to conduct a national cross-sectional blood pressure (BP) survey of adults aged 18 years and above.
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Making the case for tobacco control and fiscal measures in Ghana
Announcements | 06th October 2017
VALD, a member of the Ghana Non Communicable Diseases Alliance, in June 2017 convened a high-level round table meeting to draw a link between tobacco and development and make tobacco control a national development priority.
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Our Views, Our Voices: 1,893 People Living with NCDs Consulted
Announcements | 06th October 2017
Read about the 72 community conversations involving those who have or have had NCDs, their care partners, relatives or friends, which were held in 16 different countries.
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Call for Case Studies: Integrated Care for NCDs
Announcements | 02nd October 2017
We are collecting case studies to include in a practical guide on integrated care for NCDs with other health areas, and we want your advice! If you know of any relevant initiatives, please share a brief summary with us by 10th October.
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UNGA72: Summary of the week
| 28th September 2017
The high-level week of the UN General Assembly concluded last Friday with several NCD and health-related events. Read NCD Alliance's summary of the week.
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New Milestone in twinning between Danish and East African NCD Alliances
| 26th September 2017
The Danish NCD Alliance has secured grants from The Civil Society Fund to continue supporting NCD alliances in East Africa (Burundi and Rwanda).
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'Share the power' on World Heart Day
World Days | 25th September 2017
World Heart Day campaign 2017 invites people around the world to share their tips for a healthy heart on World Heart Day – 29 September.
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World Lung Day – Sign the Charter
World Days | 25th September 2017
The first ever World Lung Day is being marked globally on 25 September. Organised by the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS), the day’s focus is the World Charter of Lung Health.