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21 Aug 2023

World Health Organization. Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean

Oman takes policy action to combat trans-fatty acids

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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Supporting grassroots innovations on NCDs to achieve sustainable impact through scale

18 Aug 2023
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PAN American Health Organization (PAHO)

Nutritional Care Guide for Pediatric Cancer

Guide

15 Aug 2023

This guide has been developed as part of the World Health Organization's Global Initiative for Childhood Cancer, known as "Cure All Americas," with the primary purpose of alleviating the challenges faced by pediatric oncology patients. Its mission is...

GuideReportCancerNutrition and food safetyPhysical inactivityUnhealthy diets+3

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BMC Pediatrics

Comparing presentations and outcomes of children with cancer: a study between a lower-middle-income country and a high-income country

Publication

15 Aug 2023

Background Substantial progress has been achieved in managing childhood cancers in many high-income countries (HICs). In contrast, survival rates in lower-middle-income countries (LMICs) are less favorable. Here, we aimed to compare outcomes and a...

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Towards Achieving Universal Health Coverage: Multistakeholder Gathering on Tackling Noncommunicable Diseases

14 Aug 2023
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World Health Organization

Lung cancer

Briefs & Fact Sheets

12 Aug 2023

Key facts Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, accounting for the highest mortality rates among both men and women. Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer, responsible for approximately 85% of all cases....

Briefs & Fact SheetsCancerChronic Respiratory DiseasesTobacco use+1

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08 Aug 2023

World Diabetes Foundation, ONG Sante Diabete

In Africa, Prevention Houses bring about change from the bottom up

In Africa, the number of people with diabetes is on the rise due to increasing urbanization and unhealthy changes to their nutrition and lifestyle. According to the International Diabetes Federation’s 2021 Diabetes Atlas, this number is predicted to increase by 129% by 2045, from 24 to 55 million people living with diabetes – taking a significant toll on the populations, the states and the alr...

08 Aug 2023

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World Health Organization

Colorectal cancer

Briefs & Fact Sheets

07 Aug 2023

Key facts Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide, accounting for approximately 10% of all cancer cases and is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. It predominantly affects older individuals, with t...

Briefs & Fact SheetsCancer

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The Lancet

Commentary: A plan for accelerated action on obesity

Article

04 Aug 2023

Halting the rise in obesity among children, adolescents, and adults is essential to combat the growing burden of non-communicable diseases and to improve nutrition, health, and wellbeing for all. Failing to do so threatens progress towards reducing p...

ArticleCardiovascular DiseaseDiabetesUnhealthy diets+1

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04 Aug 2023

World Health Organization

A cervical cancer-free Future for Women in Tanzania

A two-minute video on the benefits of cervical cancer screening and health workforce training in Tanzania.

04 Aug 2023

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04 Aug 2023

Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

PAHO Supports the MOHW in Fast-tracking Jamaica's NCD Response

Kingston, Jamaica, July 7, 2023 (PAHO/WHO) – As Jamaica continues to grapple with the high prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among the population, the Ministry of Health and Wellness, with the support of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), held the Annual NCD and Injury Prevention Review and Conference from June 27–29 at Ocean Eden Bay resort in Trelawny. Held under th...

04 Aug 2023

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31 Jul 2023

World Lung Cancer Day, August 1

On World Lung Cancer Day, August 1, the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) stresses the importance of understanding lung cancer risk factors, as well as the importance of early detection through screening and treatment.

31 Jul 2023

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