World Health Organization
United Nations High-level meeting on the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases and the promotion of mental health and well-being
Multisectoral Action
18 Sep 2025
World Health Organization | 05 Jun 2020
A new WHO survey looks at the extent of the disruption of services for the prevention and treatment of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer and chronic respiratory diseases during the COVID-19 pandemic. To mark the survey’s preliminary results, a new series of stories from the WHO European Region shares experiences of health workers and patients in managing these conditions.
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