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70th session of the WHO World Health Assembly (WHA70)
05th May 2017
The 70th WHA will be held in Geneva, Switzerland from 22-31 May. We will be regularly updating this page with details of NCD related events, advocacy materials and official statements.
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Join WHO's Walk the Talk 'The Health for All Challenge' on 16-17 May
11th May 2020
The Virtual Walk the Talk will support ongoing efforts to promote ways for people to be #HealthyAtHome encouraging all of us to engage in activities that promote good physical and mental health.
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The NCD Alliance calls on governments to stand in solidarity with WHO to protect health for all
16th April 2020
In light of threats to suspend funding for the World Health Organization (WHO), the NCD Alliance reiterates its support for the vital role of WHO in protecting people’s health.
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Waking up and walking the talk on NCDs
04th September 2019
We are pleased to launch the mini-film Waking up and walking the talk on NCDs calling for urgent action to prevent and control noncommunicable diseases. It highlights solutions to tackle the NCD epidemic and help deliver health for all.
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WHO Global Conference on NCDs
16th October 2017
"Enhancing policy coherence to prevent and control noncommunicable diseases"
Montevideo, Uruguay
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First WHO Forum on alcohol, drugs & addictive behaviours provokes discussion, illuminates challenges & opportunities
18th July 2017
Lucy Westerman reports back on the first WHO Forum on Alcohol, Drugs and Addictive Behaviours held from 26-28 June 2017, which focused on enhancing public health actions to achieve health targets for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, including prevention of NCDs.