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14 Apr 2020

World Health Organization

WHO to accelerate action to reduce the harmful use of alcohol

The harmful use of alcohol causes approximately 3 million deaths every year and the overall burden of disease and injuries attributable to alcohol consumption remains unacceptably high. The pace of development and implementation of alcohol policies has been uneven in WHO regions, and resources and capacities for implementation of the WHO Global strategy to reduce the harmful use of alcohol 10 year...

14 Apr 2020

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07 Apr 2020

World Health Organization

WHO and Global Citizen announce: 'One World: Together at home' Global Special to support healthcare workers in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic

In celebration and support of healthcare workers, broadcast to feature real experiences from doctors, nurses and families around the world. Powered by commitments from supporters and corporate partners in benefit of the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund, Broadcast special to also benefit local and regional charities that provide food, shelter and healthcare to those that need help most. Historic b...

07 Apr 2020

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06 Apr 2020

World Health Organization

#BeActive for the UN International Day of Sport for Development and Peace

FIFA has joined forces with the United Nations (UN) and the World Health Organization (WHO) in supporting the #BeActive campaign launched on the UN International Day of Sport for Development and Peace to encourage people to be #HealthyAtHome as the world comes together in the fight against COVID-19, today and every day. Read more here.

06 Apr 2020

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World Health Organization

Food and nutrition tips during self-quarantine

Guide

27 Mar 2020

Note: This guidance is aimed at individuals and families in contexts where self-quarantine and isolation have been recommended or required. As countries are taking stronger measures to contain the spread of COVID-19, self-quarantine and the tempor...

GuideCommunicable diseasesNutrition and food safetyUnhealthy diets+1

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25 Mar 2020

World Health Organization

Portugal brings down obesity by taxing sugary drinks

On World Obesity Day, 4 March, we highlight the success Portugal has had in tackling childhood obesity – one of the main health challenges in the WHO European Region – with their sugary drinks tax. Childhood obesity is a complex public health issue – caused by many factors, it intersects significantly with socioeconomic status. As obesity can establish behaviours at a young and vulnerable ag...

25 Mar 2020

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World Health Organization

Country & Technical Guidance - Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

Database

24 Mar 2020

A central database of&nbsp;Country &amp; Technical Guidance on&nbsp;Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) from the World Health Organization. Please note that this database will be continually updated as new information and guidance is made available.&nbsp;...

DatabaseCommunicable diseasesHealth system strengthening, including governance and financingPrimary health care+1

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World Health Organization

Information Note on COVID-19 and NCDs

Fact sheet

23 Mar 2020

WHO Information Note on COVID-19 and NCDs.&nbsp;The note will be updated periodically as more data becomes available.

Fact sheetCancerCardiovascular DiseaseChronic Respiratory DiseasesMental Health and Neurological ConditionsCommunicable diseasesHarmful use of alcoholHousehold and Outdoor Air PollutionPhysical inactivityTobacco useUnhealthy diets+8
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23 Mar 2020

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

A future where all women are protected from cervical cancer

Immunisation against HPV infection, coupled with screening and treatment, is the best way to rapidly reduce the burden of cervical cancer. In low-income countries where women often lack access to cancer screening and treatment services, immunising girls before exposure to HPV is critical.

23 Mar 2020

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23 Mar 2020

Health Action International

Europe's Beating Cancer Plan

Health Action International (HAI) recently provided feedback on the European Commission initiative ‘Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan‘. This initiative aims to contribute to the work that has already been done to reduce incidences of cancer in the European Union (EU). In our response, we welcomed the European Commission’s dedication to beating cancer, a disease exacting a heavy burden on patien...

23 Mar 2020

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23 Mar 2020

World Obesity Federation

World Obesity Day: ‘All countries significantly off track to meet 2025 WHO targets on Obesity’

All countries are worryingly off track to meet the 2025 global targets to which they have committed, despite just 5 years to go. &nbsp;By 2025, global obesity prevalence is predicted to reach 18% in men and surpass 21% in women, with many countries experiencing much higher levels. Five countries – US, China, Brazil, India and Russia – account for around a third of all cases of obesity in adult...

23 Mar 2020

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23 Mar 2020

British Heart Foundation

Coronavirus: what it means for you if you have heart or circulatory disease

Our medical experts explain what we know so far about the Covid-19 coronavirus and how it can affect people with heart disease. Read more&nbsp;here. &nbsp;

23 Mar 2020

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23 Mar 2020

Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)

Cancer and Coronavirus: coping with a double challenge

Research based on data from China(link is external) shows that cancer is among one of the more serious comorbidities that increase risks with respect to COVID-19, or coronavirus. Read more&nbsp;here. &nbsp;

23 Mar 2020

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