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Countries have a long way to reduce the burden of NCDs
Announcements | 24th September 2015
A new method published today in the Lancet of monitoring countries’ performance in reducing the burden of non-communicable diseases, shows that many countries have a long way to go to reduce suffering and deaths from NCD.
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Economists from endorse Universal Health Coverage
World Days | 20th September 2015
A global coalition of 267 economists representing 44 countries is calling on policymakers to prioritise universal health coverage as an essential pillar of economic development.
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#NutritionReport: The coexistence of extreme deprivation and obesity is the real malnutrition
Announcements | 15th September 2015
Nutrition can be a driver of change or a barrier to progress, and, according to the Global Nutrition Report being released on September 15 in London, there are actions leaders of every country should be taking to end malnutrition in all its forms.
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Building capacity for NCDs in the Eastern Mediterranean region
Announcements | 01st September 2015
NCD Civil Society in the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) is convening on 1-2 September in Cairo, Egypt, to share best practices and strengthen collaboration for NCD prevention and control at the national and regional levels.
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World Alzheimer Report 2015 launched
Announcements | 26th August 2015
Today, over 46 million people are living with dementia, and by 2050 this number will have risen to 131.5 million. In just three years’ time, the global economic cost of dementia will reach US $1 trillion.
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Final step to agree on Sustainable Development Goals
Announcements | 31st July 2015
After two weeks of intense negotiations, Member States are set to agree the final post-2015 development agenda today in New York.
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10 Cancers linked to being overweight or obese
Announcements | 29th July 2015
World Cancer Research Fund International infographic showing strong evidence that there are now 10 cancers linked to being overweight or obese.
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Final push for health and NCDs in post-2015 negotiations
Announcements | 23rd July 2015
The final post-2015 intergovernmental negotiations are underway in New York. The session, which began on Monday and continues through Friday 31 July, is focused on reactions to the final draft Outcome Document to adopt the Post-2015 Agenda.