NCD Alliance

The World Cancer Research Fund International has launched a promotional leaflet on "Food Policy Highlights From Around The World", which gives examples of successful nutritional policies from healthy eating habits from  16 different countries and regions around the world.

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Worldwide, 3.3 million deaths in 2012 were due to harmful use of alcohol - equivalent to one death every 10 seconds. Globally, approximately 16% of drinkers engage in heavy episodic drinking - often referred to as ‘binge-drinking’ - which is the most harmful to health

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New data from WHO, UNICEF,UNFPA and UNPD and the World Bank Group show a 45% reduction in maternal deaths since 1990. More than 1 in 4 maternal deaths are caused by pre-existing medical conditions, including diabetes, obesity, malaria and HIV. Integrated care for women with conditions such as diabetes and obesity will reduce deaths and prevent long-lasting health problems.

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A study led by Imperial College London, published today in the Lancet, has estimated how achieving globally-agreed targets for health risks between 2010 and 2025 will reduce NCD mortalities

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African Ministers of Health have acknowledged the critical role of UHC in Africa´s socio-economic development. They noted that it is the way forward for African countries given the prevailing health problems facing the continent.

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Geneva (02 April, 2014) The World Congress of Cardiology will convene leading experts across the world in Melbourne, Australia from 4 – 7 May to debate and present the latest findings in heart health. One of the key topics to be discussed will be on the importance of national targets to reduce premature mortality related to cardiovascular disease (CVD), such as dietary salt guidelines.

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Online submission of sessions is now open! Deadline 30th April 2014.

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Emmanuel Sanwuok is the first NCD Regional Coordinator in the Upper West Region of Ghana, and works tirelessly with his team to provide free NCD screening to his community.

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