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New national alcohol policy launched in Ghana
Announcements | 22nd March 2017
The Ghanaian Ministry of Health has launched this week a national alcohol policy aimed at regulating the production, distribution, sale, advertisement and consumption of alcohol in the country.
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Truth or Myth? Global survey for World Oral Health Day exposes the truth about our oral health habits
World Days | 20th March 2017
A new global survey has exposed a significant gap between what people believe to be good oral health practices, versus what they actually do to ensure they Live Mouth Smart.
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Women and NCDs: A call to action
World Days | 13th March 2017
We are calling on governments to take urgent action to integrate NCDs into existing HIV/AIDS and maternal health programmes, ensure UHC, and adopt a gender and evidence-based approach to tackling NCDs.
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NCDs among top priorities for CSW61
Announcements | 08th March 2017
Several of the side events during the 61st Session of the Commission on the Status of Women will focus on NCDs, including two events cohosted by the NCD Alliance on Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 March.
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The Union calls for revision of WHO antibiotic priority list
Announcements | 01st March 2017
The Union demanded today to the World Health Organization to include TB in the Global priority list of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, published on 27 February. Read full letter by José Luis Castro.
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Scottish Government urged to curb alcohol marketing to protect children
Announcements | 28th February 2017
New Scottish report outlines how removing alcohol adverts from streets and public transport, and phasing out alcohol sponsorship in sport are among the steps that should be taken to prevent alcohol companies reaching our children.
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WHO backs South Africa commitment to tax sugary drinks
Announcements | 23rd February 2017
The World Health Organization strongly supports this week announcement by South Africa to implement a tax on sugary beverages, as part of the country’s campaign to address the NCD epidemic.
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Strengthening multisectoral partnerships in the Caribbean
Announcements | 22nd February 2017
Over 50 stakeholders from 11 Caribbean territories met in Antigua and Barbuda last week to discuss NCD advocacy, accountability and conflict of interest in the region.