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World Diabetes Day 2017 theme announced: Woman & Diabetes
World Days | 15th June 2017
The theme of World Diabetes Day (WDD) 2017 - 14 November - is Women and Diabetes, with the slogan "Our right to a healthy future". Download infographics and other resources from the campaign website.
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Bucharest: Leadership advocacy workshop to protect children from NCDs
Announcements | 15th June 2017
NCD Child convened clinicians, CSOs and young leaders from the European region at the Protecting Children from NCDs: Leadership Advocacy Workshop that took place in Bucharest this 7th of June.
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NCDs front & centre at WHA: A summary, and invitation to our next webinar!
Announcements | 01st June 2017
Yesterday, a historic 70th World Health Assembly that will be remembered for the election of WHO's next Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom concluded in Geneva.
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New cancer resolution adopted at the 70th World Health Assembly
Announcements | 30th May 2017
At the 70th World Health Assembly, health leaders from across the world reaffirmed cancer control as a critical health and development priority as they adopted a new cancer resolution.
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WHO adopts global plan on dementia
Announcements | 29th May 2017
The plan opens a new era in understanding, care and treatment – but governments must act now. The plan acknowledges that dementia is not a normal part of ageing and that those affected should be helped to live as well as possible.
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2nd Global NCD Alliance Forum 2017: theme announced
Announcements | 25th May 2017
"Stepping up the pace on NCDs: making 2018 count" is the theme of the Global NCD Alliance Forum, to be held from 9 to 11 December 2017, in Sharjah (UAE).
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NCDA event at WHA 2017: Success Factors for NCDs - Pathways to Accelerate Progress
Announcements | 24th May 2017
On 22 May, six high-level panelists discussed NCDs successes and challenges at a side event organised by NCDA in the margins of the 70th World Health Assembly, taking place this week in Geneva.
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NCD Alliance congratulates Dr Tedros, elected to be the next WHO Director General
Announcements | 23rd May 2017
The NCD Alliance wishes to congratulate Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on his appointment as the next Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO). Dr Tedros will take office on 1 July 2017.