One of the important outcomes of the 70th World Health Assembly held in May 2017 was a firm mandate from governments globally to generate stronger action against the non-communicable diseases (NCDs) that account for 70% premature deaths. Combating NCDs is "one of my priorities for the WHO" said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, newly elected WHO Director General.
The Governments of over 190 nations have also committed to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030 at the UN General Assembly in September 2015. Reducing premature deaths due to NCDs by one-third by 2030 (and 25% reduction by 2025) are among the goalposts governments should be working towards.
Are we on track to meet these goals/ targets? Are rates (and deaths) of NCDs declining, and declining fast enough?
Join us on Tuesday, 27th June 2017, in a special webinar on this issue with noted experts.
Date: Tuesday, 27th June 2017
Time: 1pm - 2pm CET Geneva time (check your local time HERE)
Click HERE to register for this Webinar
Panel of experts
- Dr Ehsan Latif, Senior Advisor (NCDs), International Union Against TB and Lung Disease (The Union)
- Cristina P Perez, Capacity Development Officer, NCD Alliance
- Rita Banik, Experience-sharing and community issues from cancer survivor
- (Moderator) Ashok Ramsarup, former Senior Radio Program Producer, South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)
- (Moderator) Shobha Shukla, Managing Editor, CNS