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CSW61: Healthy women, healthy livelihoods
Announcements | 20th February 2017
This event, to be held on 15 March by the NCD Alliance and partners, will examine the linkages between women’s health, NCDs, and livelihoods.
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Turning the tide on obesity and unhealthy diets in Europe
Announcements | 15th February 2017
WHO EURO Public Health Panorama calls for the submission of papers for a special issue on obesity and unhealthy diets in the WHO European Region.
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World Cancer Day: WHO calls to focus on diagnosing and treating the disease earlier
World Days | 03rd February 2017
New guidance from WHO, launched ahead of World Cancer Day (4 February), aims to improve the chances of survival for people living with cancer by ensuring that health services can focus on diagnosing and treating the disease earlier.
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NCDs addressed extensively by the 140th WHO Executive Board
Announcements | 01st February 2017
Among the developments arising during the 140th WHO EB, the list of candidates for the role of WHO Director General was shortened, preparations for the 2018 UN HLM on NCDs were discussed, and a recommendaiton was made for the 70th WHA to adopt a global action plan on the response to dementia.
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CSocD55 focuses on strategies for eradicating poverty
Announcements | 01st February 2017
The 55th session of the Commission for Social Development opened today at UN Headquarters in New York. CSocD55 will focus on strategies for eradicating poverty to achieve sustainable development for all.
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WHO Executive Board endorses development of a WHO global action plan on revitalising physical activity for health
Announcements | 01st February 2017
NCDA & ISPAH welcome WHO proposal to develop a global action plan on physical activity for 2018, and urge civil society consultation in its development.
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Join 'Support through Sport" campaign on World Cancer Day
World Days | 31st January 2017
This year, World Cancer Day is highlighting physical activity in the fight against cancer through the Support through Sport initiative.
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Right to health: an inalienable right or a faraway dream for Europeans with disabilities?
Announcements | 26th January 2017
Citizens with disabilities continue experiencing inequalities in enjoying their right to health both home and abroad, according to research findings presented this week at the European Parliament.