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Physical activity promotion initiatives around the world show that healthier cities are possible
Feature | 31st October 2023
To mark World Cities Day, held annually on October 31, we look to Bogota, Dhaka, Shanghai and Kigali to see what they can teach us about healthy city living.
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The neglected risk factor: alcohol control seeks to gain momentum in the 7th Global Alcohol Policy Conference
Feature | 24th October 2023
Faced with constant industry interference and aggressive marketing strategies, alcohol control takes up the challenge to gain momentum in the 7th Global Alcohol Policy Conference.
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Eastern Mediterranean NCD Alliance statement on the escalation of hostilities and conflict in Israel and Gaza
Announcements | 23rd October 2023
An urgent call to protect civil populations and respect International Humanitarian Law. Read the Eastern Mediterranean NCD Alliance statement on the escalation of hostilities and conflict in Israel and Gaza, supported by the NCD Alliance.
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Policy solutions to predatory marketing: Protecting today’s children and youth from a lifetime of chronic disease
Press Releases | 11th October 2023
Unregulated commercial marketing of unhealthy products threatens the health and rights of our children and adolescents, shows a new report launched today at the Global Forum for Adolescents.
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Global Week for Action finishes with a unified and strong call to act on NCDs now!
Feature | 27th September 2023
The Global Week for Action on NCDs 2023 (14 - 21 September) saw the participation of millions of people from the NCD community, who united to get one message across loud and clear: The Moment for Caring is Now.
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UN High-Level Meeting on Universal Health Coverage falls short of commitments
Announcements | 22nd September 2023
Despite an unprecedented health focus and strong statements by many governments, commitments made fell short of the concrete actions and targets needed.
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Concordia ends relationship with Philip Morris International following response from public health leaders
Press Releases | 19th September 2023
We congratulate Concordia for deciding not to work with the tobacco industry effective immediately. Concordia rescinded global cigarette giant PMI’s membership and removed its CEO from the speaker line-up at its Annual Summit.
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Launch of new report on multisectoral actions for the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases marks the kick-off of the Global Week for Action
Announcements | 15th September 2023
The 2023 Global Week for Action on NCDs kicked off yesterday with the united call to close the care gap under the message that now is the moment for caring.