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To grow up healthy, children need to sit less and play more
Announcements | 30th April 2019
On 24 April, the World Health Organization (WHO) released a new set of recommendations on physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep for children under 5 years of age.
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Advocating for NCDs in the UHC agenda
Announcements | 29th April 2019
Based on a consultation with over 200 respondents from our network, we have developed five advocacy priorities to ensure NCDs are included as key component of universal health coverage.
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ADI wants to hear what YOU think about dementia
Announcements | 23rd April 2019
Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) has commissioned the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) to create the world’s largest survey on people’s attitudes around dementia.
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Join 24 April webinar - Spotlight on mental health & air pollution
Announcements | 15th April 2019
By moving from “4x4” to “5x5”, Member States have provided new opportunities for a more holistic approach in the NCD response. Join us discuss best policies on mental health & air pollution.
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New report calls for excise taxes to prevent NCDs
Announcements | 15th April 2019
Over 50m premature deaths could be prevented if countries implemented excise tax increases large enough to raise prices of tobacco, alcohol & sugary beverages by 50% over the next 50 years.
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Key outcomes from the first Global NCD Forum on Children and Youth
Announcements | 14th April 2019
NCD Child convened its first Global NCD Forum on Children and Youth on 25 and 26 March 2019 resulting in two key outcomes: the Sharjah Declaration, a call for accelerated action on NCD prevention and control in children, adolescents, and young people; and the Young Leaders Program which will become a network of young people ages 19-30.
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Next round of LINKS one-time grants is now open!
Announcements | 12th April 2019
LINKS members are eligible to apply on behalf of government, non-governmental organisations, or the private sector for one-time, catalytic grants to improve cardiovascular health in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) until 15 June 2019.
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Alzheimer's Disease International puts dementia firmly on the G20 agenda
Announcements | 11th April 2019
The 2019 G20 Summit, which will be hosted by Osaka later this year has a strong emphasis on UHC and Healthy Ageing. Alzheimer’s Disease International was an active participant in the drafting and planning process of the Health Working Group, Civil society 20 (C20).