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World Health Organization. Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean

Progress in addressing tobacco use and salt consumption in Kuwait: Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic

Kuwait

10 Sep 2023

Kuwait has made significant progress in addressing the root causes of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), such as tobacco use and salt consumption, while taking innovative actions to increase access to mental health services. Multisectoral collaboration has been key to the country’s success and is the blueprint for future progress as Kuwait works to reduce NCDs before 2030. Kuwait recognized the...

10 Sep 2023

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World Health Organization. Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean

Accelerating progress on tobacco control and nutrition in Bahrain: Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic

Bahrain

10 Sep 2023

Nutrition and tobacco use are two major risk areas for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). This section highlights Bahrain’s commitment to identifying and reducing public health threats posed by unhealthy eating, lifestyle and tobacco use. The country has been a trailblazer in some areas of tobacco policy and has taken forward-thinking action during the pandemic to protect its citizens. In 2018,...

10 Sep 2023

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World Health Organization. Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean

Ensuring continuity of care for patients with NCDs in Yemen: Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic

Yemen

10 Sep 2023

Yemen was the centre of the world’s greatest humanitarian crisis for several years before the COVID-19 pandemic struck. Conflict and infrastructure collapse has left only 50% of health facilities fully functional. Poor vaccination coverage, minimal sanitation and population displacement have left the country vulnerable to disease outbreaks such as cholera and diphtheria. Noncommunicable disease...

10 Sep 2023

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World Health Organization. Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean

Mitigating NCDs in Saudi Arabia: Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic

Saudi Arabia

10 Sep 2023

Transforming health care is an important aspect of The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s ambitious Vision 2030 strategy. Saudi Arabia is therefore taking decisive action to combat noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), which are responsible for approximately 78% of all deaths in the country. Imposing taxes, adopting legislation and using new technology have all been essential tools for mitigating NCDs both be...

10 Sep 2023

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World Health Organization. Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean

Countering NCDs through innovation in UAE: Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic

United Arab Emirates

08 Sep 2023

In the United Arab Emirates, noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) account for 77% of deaths nationwide. The country is successfully using technology, backed by support from the highest levels of government, to counter the effects of these NCDs. The use of telemedicine and mHealth to transform NCD services during the pandemic and the establishment of an electronic cancer registry, has helped the country...

08 Sep 2023

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World Health Organization. Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean

Reorienting healthcare services for people living with NCDs in Oman: Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic

Oman

08 Sep 2023

Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) account for 72% of deaths in Oman, with almost one third of the population suffering from high blood pressure. Most people living with NCDs receive health services through primary health care centres. Oman worked quickly and effectively to adapt primary health care services to meet the sudden pressure of COVID-19 and to continue providing NCD services while integrat...

08 Sep 2023

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World Health Organization. Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean

Scaling-up action on suicide prevention and iodine deficiency disorders reduction in Tunisia: Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic

Tunisia

04 Sep 2023

Tunisia has taken a range of measures to reduce noncommunicable disease (NCD) risk factors, including ratifying the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) in 2010, and banning waterpipe use in public places during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the focus of this publication is Tunisia’s policy to eliminate iodine deficiency disorders, and the country’s suicide prevention strat...

04 Sep 2023

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World Health Organization. Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean

Iraq bans waterpipes, creates awareness and combats illicit trade in tobacco products: Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic

Iraq

04 Sep 2023

Iraq has been making good progress on reducing noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). The focus of this section is the country’s efforts to control and reduce tobacco use in the population. Iraq has taken actions to control tobacco that involve multi-ministry coordination, and collaborations with WHO and local and religious leaders. Iraq is also working with neighbouring countries on bilateral treatie...

04 Sep 2023

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World Health Organization. Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean

Innovative approaches for tackling NCDs and mental health disorders in Iran: Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

01 Sep 2023

The Islamic Republic of Iran has acted on a wide range of noncommunicable disease (NCD) issues with innovative strategies that can be replicated by other countries. Alongside creating strong multi-stakeholder and cross-sectoral collaborations, the Ministry of Health and Medical Education has leveraged the country’s strong primary health care system, skilled general practitioners and community he...

01 Sep 2023

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World Health Organization. Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean

Tobacco control and mental health care in Afghanistan. Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic

Afghanistan

28 Aug 2023

Over the last 20 years, Afghanistan has led the way in proving the importance and feasibility of tackling noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in emergency situations. The country has shown that partnerships and a multisectoral approach, involving everyone from international government to local community leaders, are essential to deliver results. This commitment to addressing NCDs that cause 44% of the...

28 Aug 2023

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World Health Organization. Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean

Responding to mental health challenges and malnutrition in Pakistan: Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic

Pakistan

28 Aug 2023

Pakistan carried out a noncommunicable disease (NCD) risk-factor surveillance (STEPS) survey in 2013. The Government has used the results to develop a range of evidence-based policies and establish a Noncommunicable Diseases Unit at federal level. Pakistan has taken a multisectoral approach, prioritizing malnutrition and mental health problems early in life, to give people better chances for the f...

28 Aug 2023

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World Health Organization. Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean

Oman takes policy action to combat trans-fatty acids

Oman

21 Aug 2023

In 2022, Oman took action in combatting trans-fatty acids, when it issued a ban on the production, import and/or marketing of partially hydrogenated oils and food products in which these oils are used. The ban was issued by the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries and Water Resources, and it came into effect on 24 July 2022. The decision was expected, given that the problem of high trans-fatty ac...

21 Aug 2023

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