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World Obesity at the United Nations Multistakeholder Hearing on NCDs

On Friday, 2 May 2025, World Obesity Federation volunteers and staff participated in the Interactive Multistakeholder Hearing at United Nations Headq..

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28 May 2025

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United for Global Mental Health

United for Global Mental Health Statement for the United Nations Multistakeholder Hearing on NCDs, by Dr Hamdi Issa

"Excellencies and distinguished guests, my name is Dr Hamdi Issa - I am speaking on behalf of United for Global Mental Health and as a representative of the ..

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15 May 2025

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The Australian Centre for Lived Experience, Global Mental Health Action Network

The Australian Centre for Lived Experience and the Global Mental Health Action Network Statement for the United Nations Multistakeholder Hearing on Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs)

On May 2nd, I had the profound honour of delivering a speech at the&nbsp;..

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02 May 2025

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United for Global Mental Health, Global Mental Health Action Network

Global Mental Health Action Network Statement for the United Nations Multistakeholder Hearing on NCDs, by Muskan Lamba

"My sincere greetings to everyone in this room!&nbsp;My name is Muskan Lamba, and I’m representing the Global Mental Health Action Network to..

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02 May 2025

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United Nations

WHO asks for commitments on maternal and newborn health

Every day, approximately 800 women and 6,700 babies lose their lives around the time of childbirth. In addition, nearly 5,400 babies are stillborn daily, wit..

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22 Oct 2021

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United Nations

Only 1 in 10 people who need palliative care, receive it: WHO

The UN health agency says that global demand for care for people with life threatening illnesses, will continue to grow as populations age and the burden of ..

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22 Oct 2021

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United Nations

World misses most 2020 mental health targets: WHO

At a time when the COVID-19 pandemic is highlighting a growing need for mental health support, there has been a worldwide failure to provide people with the ..

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22 Oct 2021

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United Nations

Make mental healthcare for all a reality, urges Guterres

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on mental health worldwide, and action must be taken to “redress the glaring inequalities exposed by the pande..

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22 Oct 2021

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United Nations

Step up, urges WHO as figures reveal 1 in 4 adults don’t exercise enough

Up to five million premature deaths a year could be prevented if the global population was more active, but many people live in areas with little or no acces..

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22 Oct 2021

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United Nations

Football star Didier Drogba signs with WHO, as new Goodwill Ambassador

Mr. Drogba, from Côte d’Ivoire, will promote WHO’s top tips on how physical activity can lead to a healthier and happier life, and also highlight the va..

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22 Oct 2021

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United Nations Population Fund

Ramping up cervical cancer prevention efforts in the Republic of Moldova

CHISINAU, Moldova –&nbsp;Irina Starciac, 46, was certain she was healthy. "I never had any symptoms that would get me worried,” she said..

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13 Mar 2019

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