NCD Alliance / NEWS & EVENTS / News
News
Get all of the NCD Alliance latest news.
Subscribe to our email newsletter for weekly updates.
Announcements
-
Enough: Now is the time for European Union action on NCDs
Announcements | 18th July 2018
The European Public Health Alliance (EPHA) and the European Chronic Disease Alliance (ECDA) have released a set of policy recommendations to advance NCDs prevention and control in Europe.
-
NCD Alliance Nigeria conducts UN HLM on NCDs advocacy visits with decision makers
Announcements | 18th July 2018
In preparation for the UN High-Level Meeting on NCDs, the NCD Alliance Nigeria has proactively continued to inform and interact with stakeholders at high levels of Government, National Media and partners in the West African region.
-
High-Level Political Forum features broad view of health, NCDs and SDGs
Announcements | 18th July 2018
Though not explicitly on the agenda, NCDs featured prominently at the United Nations High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) at UN Headquarters in New York, 9-18 July.
-
Membership with NCDA has opened: Apply now!
Announcements | 16th July 2018
We are excited to announce that the NCDA membership application process is now open! Members access a range of benefits designed to enhance visibility, networking, and information-sharing. Apply now!
-
Physical activity in Latin America: new WHO plan and industry interference
Announcements | 11th July 2018
A recent webinar by the Healthy Latin American Coalition (CLAS) presented the new WHO global plan for physical activity, a mapping of stakeholders in 13 countries, and discussed interference from the ultra-processed foods and beverage industries.
-
UN interactive hearing: Civil Society calls for more action on NCDs
Announcements | 11th July 2018
James Chau, WHO Goodwill Ambassador for SDGs and Health, delivered a rousing keynote address during the opening segment of the interactive hearing for the third UN High-Level Meeting on NCDs on 5 July.
-
ENOUGH of pitiful investments: Katie Dain’s message to Governments on financing for NCDs
Announcements | 09th July 2018
“What does civil society see as being the opportunities for countries to scale up financing for NCDs?” Read speech delivered by Katie Dain at the Interactive Hearing in Preparation for the 2018 HLM on NCDs.
-
WTO backs Australia’s plain packaging
Announcements | 03rd July 2018
Tobacco control scored two big wins in the past week. First, WTO rejected complaints that Australia’s plain cigarette packages infringed on trademarks and intellectual property rights.