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13 Apr 2023

World Health Organization

People Power series: Informed decision making and health literacy – Allison Ibrahim, Kuwait

Allison’s journey into advocacy began with her type 2 diabetes diagnosis in 2012. She received support from what she describes as a wonderful endocrinologist in Kuwait who introduced her to the power and potential of advocacy. Allison’s doctor walked her through the practical process of monitoring herself, and simultaneously introduced her to the steps of inquiry and what to consider in the cr...

13 Apr 2023

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13 Apr 2023

World Health Organization

People Power series: Informed decision making and health literacy – Patrick Boruett, Kenya

Patrick was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2011 and describes himself as having lived in denial for 4 years. The diagnosis was a huge personal shock to him. Despite his background in pharmacy, his knowledge of mental health was limited. His health-care provider took very little time and attention to build Patrick’s understanding of his condition. After being hospitalized against his wishes i...

13 Apr 2023

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13 Apr 2023

World Health Organization

People Power series: Exclusion and the importance of involving groups that are marginalized – Olga Kalina, Georgia

Olga was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia in 2005 at the age of 21 years. On three separate occasions she was involuntarily hospitalized in a psychiatric facility. During her first period of psychosis, Olga lost touch with reality. She stopped communicating with her family and engaging with the world around her. Confused and afraid, Olga’s family sought medical help at a psychiatric institu...

13 Apr 2023

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13 Apr 2023

World Health Organization

People Power series: Exclusion and the importance of involving groups that are marginalized – Matt Jackman, Australia

After experiencing major clinical depression and anxiety disorders throughout their upbringing as a result of family and childhood abuse, neglect and abandonment, Matt was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and complex post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in 2016. The onset of a stressful work environment and ongoing bullying led to their first serious episode and hospitalization. They have struggle...

13 Apr 2023

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13 Apr 2023

World Health Organization

People Power series: Community engagement and networks – Phil Collis, United Kingdom

Phil was born in a small village in the United Kingdom. In 1975, at the age of 17 years and without warning, he suffered a subarachnoid brain haemorrhage which caused a stroke. Thiswas a hugely traumatic experience which left him temporarily paralyzed, changing his life forever. He still suffers the consequences to this day. Following Phil’s stroke, he became reliant on a team of clinicians a...

13 Apr 2023

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13 Apr 2023

World Health Organization

People Power series: Community engagement and networks – Mariana Gómez, Mexico

Mariana was born and raised in Mexico. In 1984, at the age of 6 years, she was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes after falling into a coma for nearly a week. At the time, doctors in Mexico had a limited understanding of type 1 diabetes and Mariana was only diagnosed due to the chance presence of a military health care professional who recognized her symptoms. At that time, the type 1 diabetes diag...

13 Apr 2023

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13 Apr 2023

World Health Organization

People Power series: Advocacy and individual rights – Pei Yan Heng, Singapore

Pei Yan is a secondary school teacher living in Singapore. She was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 1996, at the age of 10 years. Unusually for type 2 diabetes, Pei Yan requires the regular use of an insulin pump. As a citizen of Singapore, Pei Yan recognizes that she is privileged to live in a country with universal health care, with to access a well-resourced system that offers quality care ser...

13 Apr 2023

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13 Apr 2023

World Health Organization

People Power series: Advocacy and individual rights – Kwanele Asante, South Africa

Born in South Africa in 1969, Kwanele is in remission for breast cancer. She was diagnosed in 2006 aged 37 years, and sustained chemotherapy-induced heart muscle damage in 2007 which later led to congestive heart failure. In 2014, Kwanele was also diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Kwanele’s story demonstrates how health inequalities impact black women experiencing breast cancer across South Af...

13 Apr 2023

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12 Apr 2023

World Health Organization

People Power – introducing WHO’s new “Intention to action” Series to enhance the meaningful engagement of people with lived experience.

Entitled “Intention to action”, WHO is launching a new publication series dedicated to the meaningful engagement of people living with noncommunicable diseases, mental health conditions and neurological conditions. The series is tackling both an evidence gap and a lack of standardized approaches on how to include people with lived experience into decision- and policy-making, and will provide a...

12 Apr 2023

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Health Action International (HAI)

Prices People Pay for Glargine Insulin

Briefs & Fact Sheets

09 Apr 2023

Between 10 March and 20 April 2023, the ACCISS Study took a global snapshot of the prices people currently pay for glargine insulin and its affordability.&nbsp; Individuals from 47 countries collected the full price for all glargine products found in...

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World Health Organization (WHO)

Developing Case Studies on Multisectoral Action for the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases And Mental Health: Call for Submissions

Briefs & Fact Sheets

31 Mar 2023

The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a&nbsp;Call for Submissions&nbsp;inviting its Member States to share their experiences on implementing multisectoral actions to strengthen collaboration across government sectors for the prevention and...

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World Health Organization (WHO)

Toolkit for developing a multisectoral action plan for noncommunicable diseases: overview

Guide

31 Mar 2023

This toolkit is a "how to" guide for developing, implementing and evaluating a multisectoral action plan for prevention and control of NCDs. It is targeted at policy-makers, planners and programme managers, and is intended to help countries, province...

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