A tsunami of noncommunicable diseases can be avoided if action taken now, reports say

Mon, 02/10/2020

Governments must dramatically accelerate their response to the global epidemic of NCDs to save millions of lives by 2025, according to two new reports released at the Global NCD Alliance Forum. 

El día 2 del Foro se centra en la transformación a través de políticas y movimientos sociales.

La sesión plenaria de la mañana comenzó con una presentación magistral del Dr. Ren Minghui de la OMS, lanzando el Monitor de avances de las ENT 2020. Lee el resumen de lo que sucedió el día 2 en el Foro de la Alianza.

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Day 2 of NCDAF2020 focuses on transformation through policy and social movements

The morning plenary began with a keynote presentation from the WHO’s Dr Ren Minghui, launching the NCD Progress Monitor 2020. Read a recap of what happened on Day 2. 

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New NCD Atlas highlights civil society action

Mon, 02/10/2020

Launched at the third Global NCDA Forum, the updated NCD Atlas shares views of global civil society and highlights top initiatives to combat NCDs.

A better world, a healthier world, a more just world

Today, almost 400 delegates from 85 countries assembled in Sharjah, UAE, for the third Global NCD Alliance Forum. Read a recap of what happened on Day 1. 

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Harnessing the potential of the health workforce to tip the scales on NCDs

Read how Pfizer Upjohn, the American College of Cardiology, the World Heart Federation and NCD Alliance work together to achieve an optimal health workforce for NCDs.

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Accelerating action to reduce the harmful use of alcohol

Sat, 02/08/2020

The NCD Alliance welcomes a momentous decision agreed at the 146th WHO Executive Board that will support Member States to accelerate action to reduce alcohol harm.

New partnership to improve care for people living with NCDs in LMICs

Sat, 02/08/2020

The NCD Alliance and The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust partner to improve care for people living with chronic NCDs in low- and middle-income countries.

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