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UN Civil Society Hearing on NCDs - Statements by panellists and attendees
Announcements | 19th June 2014
In preparation for the UN NCD Review, the President of the General Assembly H.E. John W Ashe hosted an informal interactive hearing for civil society on 19 June 2014 to discuss the successes and gaps in progress since 2011, and to identify priorities for NCDs going forward.
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East Africa NCD Alliance Initiative
Announcements | 21st February 2014
On 16-17 February, the Uganda NCD Alliance (UNCDA) hosted a two day planning meeting of the East Africa NCD Alliance Initiative.
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A new leader for FCTC
Announcements | 11th February 2014
Dr. Vera Luiza Da Costa e Silva will become head of the secretariat for the WHO Framework Convention On Tobacco Control in June. From Brazil and currently Coordinator of the Center for the Study of Tobacco and Health, National School of Public Health, Silva will work at WHO HQ in Geneva.
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Final Draft of the Global NCD Action Plan 2013-2020
Announcements | 01st December 2013
After months of consultations with relevant stakeholders and a discussion at the 66th World Health Assembly in May 2013, Member States endorsed a final draft of the Global Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of NCDs 2013-2020.
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The Recife Political Declaration on Human Resources for Health
Announcements | 21st November 2013
The Third Global Forum on Human Resources for Health (the Forum) was one of the main global healt
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Launch of new World Cancer Declaration
Announcements | 19th November 2013
Launch of new World Cancer Declaration at the World Cancer Leaders’ Summit in Cape Town,
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UNDP Discussion Paper: Addressing the Social Determinants of NCDs
Announcements | 18th November 2013
Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) - mainly cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer and chronic res
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NCDs a priority for the new agenda, says President of UN GA
Announcements | 02nd October 2013
In his closing remarks recapping the General Debate of the 68th Session of the UN General Assembl