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WOF releases new policy dossier on front-of-pack nutrition labelling
Announcements | 18th November 2019
World Obesity launched a new policy dossier last week focussing on the implementation of front-of-pack nutrition labelling across Europe.
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The Lancet publishes new report on health and climate change
Announcements | 18th November 2019
The 2019 report of the Lancet Countdown on health and climate change was released last week, representing the findings & consensus of 35 leading academic institutions & UN agencies.
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NCDA welcomes the renewal of NCD Alliance Japan
Announcements | 11th November 2019
The renewal of NCD Alliance Japan will be celebrated at a global event organised by the Health and Global Policy Institute in Tokyo, Japan, and attended by NCDA's CEO Katie Dain.
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Iran NCD Alliance calls on WHO EMR Member States to scale up NCD action
Announcements | 28th October 2019
The 66th Session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean Region took place from 14-17 October 2019, in Tehran, Iran, with the participation of the highest level of EMR’s health officials, along with civil society representatives.
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Third Global NCD Alliance Forum to 'Bridge the gap’ in Sharjah in 2020
Announcements | 23rd October 2019
The third Global NCD Alliance Forum will be held on 9-11 February 2020 in Sharjah, UAE, under the theme ‘Bridging the Gap’.
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WHO Mental Health Forum: Enhancing country action on mental health
Announcements | 22nd October 2019
The WHO Mental Health Forum, held at the WHO Headquarters Geneva from 14-15 October 2019, provided an opportunity for stakeholders to discuss country progress on WHO’s Mental Health Action Plan under the theme “Enhancing Country Action on Mental Health”.
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NCDA calls for NCD Alliances' innovative case studies
Announcements | 15th October 2019
The NCD Alliance opens a call for member NCD Alliances to submit innovative case studies to be featured in NCDA's ‘Bridging the gap on NCDs through civil society action’ publication to be launched at the third Global NCDA Forum in February 2020. -
World Stroke Day 2019: Don't be the one
Announcements | 07th October 2019
In just 10 years, the lifetime risk of stroke for people over 25 increased from 1 in 6 to 1 in 4. With 90% of strokes associated with 10 modifiable risk factors, the potential impact of prevention measures is clear and that is what drives this year's World Stroke Day campaign.