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  • Women and NCDs: A call to action

    World Days  |  13th March 2017

    We are calling on governments to take urgent action to integrate NCDs into existing HIV/AIDS and maternal health programmes, ensure UHC, and adopt a gender and evidence-based approach to tackling NCDs.

  • NCDs among top priorities for CSW61

    Announcements  |  08th March 2017

    Several of the side events during the 61st Session of the Commission on the Status of Women will focus on NCDs, including two events cohosted by the NCD Alliance on Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 March.

  • The Union calls for revision of WHO antibiotic priority list 

    Announcements  |  01st March 2017

    The Union demanded today to the World Health Organization to include TB in the Global priority list of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, published on 27 February. Read full letter by José Luis Castro. 

  • Scottish Government urged to curb alcohol marketing to protect children

    Announcements  |  28th February 2017

    New Scottish report outlines how removing alcohol adverts from streets and public transport, and phasing out alcohol sponsorship in sport are among the steps that should be taken to prevent alcohol companies reaching our children.

  • WHO backs South Africa commitment to tax sugary drinks

    Announcements  |  23rd February 2017

    The World Health Organization strongly supports this week announcement by South Africa to implement a tax on sugary beverages, as part of the country’s campaign to address the NCD epidemic.

  • Strengthening multisectoral partnerships in the Caribbean

    Announcements  |  22nd February 2017

    Over 50 stakeholders from 11 Caribbean territories met in Antigua and Barbuda last week to discuss NCD advocacy, accountability and conflict of interest in the region.

  • CSW61: Healthy women, healthy livelihoods

    Announcements  |  20th February 2017

    This event, to be held on 15 March by the NCD Alliance and partners, will examine the linkages between women’s health, NCDs, and livelihoods. 

  • Turning the tide on obesity and unhealthy diets in Europe

    Announcements  |  15th February 2017

    WHO EURO Public Health Panorama calls for the submission of papers for a special issue on obesity and unhealthy diets in the WHO European Region. 

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