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World Health Organization. Regional Office for Africa

Regional multisectoral strategy to promote health and well-being, 2023–2030 in the WHO African Region: report of the Secretariat

Strategy document

27 Aug 2023

Africa faces numerous challenges affecting the health and well-being of its populations. A high incidence of communicable diseases, a rise in noncommunicable diseases, and frequent emergencies add pressure to weak health systems. Social determinants and the underlying causes of ill health further influence this trend. Health and well-being creation requires the contribution of stakeholders beyo...

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International Society of Nephrology

ISN Dialysis Toolkit

Briefs & Fact Sheets

22 Jul 2023

The ISN Dialysis Toolkit, launched in response to the increasing demand for kidney failure treatment in low-resource settings, is a comprehensive resource aligned with the ISN framework endorsed by the WHO in 2021.

Briefs & Fact SheetsReportStrategy documentFact sheetMultistakeholder Collaboration

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World Health Organization

Intersectoral global action plan on epilepsy and other neurological disorders

Strategy document

16 Jul 2023

In May 2022, Member States adopted the Intersectoral global action plan on epilepsy and other neurological disorders 2022-2031, which aims to improve access to treatment and care and quality of life of people with neurological disorders, their carers and families as well as promote brain health across the life-course. It includes actions to be undertaken by all stakeholders to attain the global ta...

Strategy documentMental Health and Neurological Conditions

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Ministry of Health Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka National Multisectoral Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases 2023-2027

Strategy document

11 Jun 2023

Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) have emerged as a major public health challenge worldwide, causing significant morbidity, mortality, and socioeconomic burden. In Sri Lanka, NCDs have become a leading cause of illness and death, posing a significant threat to the overall well-being and development of the nation similar to the rest of the world. The majority, which is 83% of the total deaths per ye...

Strategy documentMultisectoral ActionMultistakeholder CollaborationHealth system strengthening, including governance and financing

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Global Network of People Living With HIV

GNP+ Strategic Plan 2023-2026: For Our Health & Human Rights

Strategy document

05 May 2023

The document&nbsp;outlines the strategic plan of the Global Network of People Living with HIV (GNP+), focusing on empowering communities and individuals living with HIV. It covers the vision for a stigma-free world where people living with HIV can enjoy their rights and health,&nbsp;details strategic priorities such as combating stigma, enhancing access to treatment, and ensuring rights and freedo...

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WHO Regional Office for Europe

Policy brief on integrating rehabilitation into palliative care services.

Strategy document

07 Mar 2023

World Health Organization (‎WHO)‎ policy on universal health coverage states that both rehabilitation and palliative care are essential components of quality health services and should be integrated within health systems using a multiprofessional workforce. Rehabilitation in palliative care can deliver many benefits for people and health systems but access to interventions is limited by a rang...

Strategy documentCancerCardiovascular DiseaseChronic Respiratory DiseasesDiabetes+2

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Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

Global Breast Cancer Initiative in the Americas

Strategy document

04 Mar 2023

Global Breast Cancer Initiative in the AmericasGlobal Breast Cancer Initiative in the AmericasGlobal Breast Cancer Initiative in the Americas (Youtube)&nbsp;

Strategy documentCancerMultistakeholder CollaborationHarmful use of alcoholPhysical inactivity+2

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WHO Regional Office for Europe

Improving breast cancer survival. A new framework for action

Strategy document

04 Mar 2023

OverviewIn too many countries, the majority of women are diagnosed too late, multidisciplinary treatment and follow-up care are suboptimal, and supportive and palliative care remain critically underdeveloped. Vulnerable groups and women with lower education and income are more likely to be diagnosed late and have lower survival rates. These inequities can be bridged, but it will require systematic...

Strategy documentCancerMultistakeholder CollaborationHarmful use of alcoholPhysical inactivity+2

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NCD Alliance

Global Charter on Meaningful Involvement of People Living with NCDs

Strategy document

20 Feb 2023

The ‘Global Charter on Meaningful Involvement of People Living with NCDs’, is based on the principle that people living with noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) – including care partners (also known as carers or care givers) – should be meaningfully involved in every step of decision-making that affects their lives. The aim of the Global Charter is to have meaningful involvement of people l...

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WHO

Promoting rights-based policy & law for mental health

Strategy document

20 Feb 2023

WHO works with countries to develop and implement progressive mental health and related policies and laws in line with international best practice and human rights standards including the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).&nbsp;Policies and laws are the cornerstone for a coordinated government effort to promote the rights of people with psychosocial, intellectual and...

Strategy documentMental Health and Neurological Conditions

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NCD Alliance

Our views, our voices

Strategy document

20 Feb 2023

The&nbsp;Our Views, Our Voices&nbsp;initiative promotes the meaningful involvement of people living with noncommunicable diseases in the NCD response by supporting and enabling individuals to share their views in order to take action and drive&nbsp;change.An initiative of the&nbsp;NCD Alliance&nbsp;and people living with NCDs, it seeks to advance the rights of people living with NCDs and combat st...

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World Health Organization

Implementation roadmap 2023–2030 for the Global action plan for the prevention and control of NCDs 2013–2030

Strategy document

16 Feb 2023

The roadmap is to be developed in response to the Global action plan for the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases 2013–2030 and the recommendations of the mid-term evaluation of the global action plan.&nbsp;

Strategy documentFact sheetMultisectoral ActionMultistakeholder Collaboration

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