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How have unhealthy commodity industry practices evolved in the pandemic?
Announcements | 11th May 2021
During COVID-19, many businesses launched activities presented as socially responsible responses to the crisis. Such initiatives can have complex implications for health and policy, particularly where businesses’ core activities are harmful to health.
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General Law for Tobacco Control approved by 415 votes in Mexico
Announcements | 10th May 2021
At the stroke of midnight on 28 April during the plenary session of the Chamber of Deputies, the reform to the General Law for Tobacco Control was approved with 415 votes in favour, 2 abstentions and 0 votes against in Mexico.
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NCDA to host regional dialogue on people-centred health systems in Africa
Announcements | 03rd May 2021
The first of four multisectoral regional dialogues will be held on 10 May, focusing on the African region. NCDA will bring together members of its network and the broader NCD community to discuss approaches to people-centred health systems.
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Rwanda, Mexico and Tanzania alliances reveal challenges for NCDs and UHC
Announcements | 03rd May 2021
Government representatives, CSOs and people living with NCDs came together to discuss the main challenges and policy gaps to address NCDs and Universal Health Coverage in Mexico, Rwanda and Tanzania.
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NCDA to promote meaningful involvement of people living with NCDs through a Global Charter
Announcements | 26th April 2021
People living with NCDs must be involved in decisions and actions that affect their lives and health. The NCD Alliance aims to promote this participation through a Global Charter on Meaningful Involvement, developed together with people living with NCDs.
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Opportunities for meaningful engagement of people living with NCDs
Announcements | 21st April 2021
The World Health Organization (WHO) is prioritising the meaningful involvement of people living with NCDs, as countries move towards stronger and more resilient health systems.
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The 4th Global Youth Meet on Health 2021 commences!
Announcements | 20th April 2021
Recognising the immense potential that young people hold, HRIDAY alongside the World Health Organization Regional Office for South-East Asia has organised the 4th Global Youth Meet (GYM) on Health.
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Celebrating the centenary of insulin discovery: A week of events to accelerate action on diabetes
Announcements | 12th April 2021
This month marks the centenary of the discovery of insulin and an opportunity to turn the tide and focus on prevention, diagnosis and ensuring access to essential treatment and care for diabetes.