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#WHA69: Agenda item 12 on NCDs is due to be discussed starting today
Announcements | 26th May 2016
Together with our federations and partners, NCD Alliance is hosting a wide range of side events during the week. We are calling Member States to fast-track action on NCD prevention and control now.
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New report on NCDs and workplace wellness
Announcements | 24th May 2016
How public policy can encourage businesses and governments to work together to address NCDs through the workplace.
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New SMART Nutrition Brief
Announcements | 23rd May 2016
Our new brief on SMART commitments to address NCDs, overweight and obesity 'unpacks' the ICN2 Framework for Action by illustrating how its recommendations can be translated into concrete policies.
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NCD Alliance welcomes major private sector announcement to divest from tobacco industry
Press Releases | 23rd May 2016
On the eve of the 69th World Health Assembly, the NCD Alliance and the global NCD community welcomed a milestone announcement from AXA Group to divest their tobacco industry assets, currently valued at 1.8 billion Euros.
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NCDA Alliance Annual Report 2015
Announcements | 20th May 2016
The Annual Report offers a snapshot of the activities of NCDA during 2015. It also provides a summary of financial statements.
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Food Revolution Day: Sugary drinks for babies & toddlers: a formula for overweight & obesity
World Days | 20th May 2016
Our new blog to mark joining this year's Food Revolution campaign explores how corporate interests in marketing infant formula can compromise young children’s health, and how SMART nutrition policies will help avert some of the burden of NCDs.
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300,000 health professionals call on G7 nations to phase out coal
Announcements | 18th May 2016
NCD Alliance is one of 82 international organisations signatory to a new statement calling on the G7 nations to accelerate the global transition away from coal-fired electricity for planetary and human health.
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NCDA highlights need to address NCDs for Women Deliver conference
Announcements | 15th May 2016
NCD Alliance and the Taskforce on Women and NCDs publish infographic highlighting the burden of NCDs for women and children, in time for Women Deliver 2016.