Knowledge Action Portal on NCDs

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World Heart Federation (WHF)

World Heart Observatory

Database

24 Apr 2025

The World Heart Federation aims to become the reference organization for information, knowledge, and policy in the global cardiovascular sphere.&nbsp;As part of our strategic objectives, we launched the World Heart Observatory: a knowledge hub that c...

DatabaseCardiovascular DiseaseHarmful use of alcoholHousehold and Outdoor Air PollutionPhysical inactivityTobacco useUnhealthy diets+4

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World Stroke Organization

Stroke Action Now - A collective call to action in the lead-up to the 4th UN High-Level Meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)

Briefs & Fact Sheets

23 Apr 2025

Global Stroke policy brief, highlighting the global stroke burden, and actions to improve prevention, treatment and recovery from stroke as part of the NCD response. Published by the Global Stroke Action Coalition, a multisectoral advocacy initiative...

Briefs & Fact SheetsCardiovascular DiseaseMental Health and Neurological ConditionsMeaningful Engagement of People with Lived ExperiencesMultistakeholder CollaborationDisability and rehabilitationHarmful use of alcoholHousehold and Outdoor Air PollutionPhysical inactivityTobacco useUnhealthy diets+8

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Global Self Care Federation

How self-care contributes to the risk-reduction, prevention & management of NCDs

Briefs & Fact Sheets

16 Apr 2025

This paper makes the case for prioritizing self-care as a central pillar of the global NCD response. It explores proven self-care strategies that enhance PHC and UHC, empowering people to take an active role in their health. Finally, it outlines thre...

Briefs & Fact SheetsCancerCardiovascular DiseaseChronic Respiratory DiseasesDiabetesMental Health and Neurological ConditionsHealth Literacy DevelopmentMultisectoral ActionMultistakeholder CollaborationAccess to essential medicines and servicesHealthy AgingHealth promotionNutrition and food safetyPrimary health careHarmful use of alcoholPhysical inactivityTobacco useUnhealthy diets+15

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International Atomic Energy Agency

Mammography Course (Self-directed)

Guide

04 Mar 2025

This comprehensive e-learning course empowers breast imaging health professionals, including radiologists, medical physicists, radiation technologists, postgraduate students, and managers, with essential skills to master digital mammography imaging,...

GuideCancerMultistakeholder CollaborationHarmful use of alcoholPhysical inactivityTobacco useUnhealthy diets+4

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World Obesity Day 2025: Campaign Toolkit

Article

03 Mar 2025

World Obesity Day 2025:&nbsp;Let’s put a spotlight on the systemsFor too long, responses to the obesity crisis have been focused on individuals. It’s time we turn our attention to the systems that are failing us. Health systems, government system...

ArticleCancerCardiovascular DiseaseChronic Respiratory DiseasesDiabetesMental Health and Neurological ConditionsMultisectoral ActionNutrition and food safetyPhysical inactivityUnhealthy diets+7

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NCD Alliance, and others

Kigali Youth Declaration

Declaration

28 Feb 2025

The Kigali Youth Declaration, co-created by young people in the global NCD community, highlights the urgency of addressing youth concerns and taking action against NCDs, including mental&nbsp;health.We, the young people of the global NCD community—...

DeclarationCancerCardiovascular DiseaseChronic Respiratory DiseasesDiabetesMental Health and Neurological ConditionsMultistakeholder CollaborationHealth promotionHarmful use of alcoholHousehold and Outdoor Air PollutionPhysical inactivityTobacco useUnhealthy diets+10

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United Nations

Note by the Secretary-General: Progress on the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases and the promotion of mental health and well-being

Report

28 Feb 2025

This report, submitted to the UN General Assembly in 2017, provides an overview of global progress in the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). It outlines measures taken since 2014, identifies areas where progress has been limi...

ReportCancerCardiovascular DiseaseChronic Respiratory DiseasesDiabetesMental Health and Neurological ConditionsMultisectoral ActionMultistakeholder CollaborationDigital health and innovationEmergency preparedness, prevention and responseEnvironment, climate change and healthGender, equity and human rightsHealth system strengthening, including governance and financingNutrition and food safetyPrimary health careRefugee and migrant healthSocial determinants of healthHarmful use of alcoholHousehold and Outdoor Air PollutionPhysical inactivityTobacco useUnhealthy diets+19

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World Stroke Organization

Averting a Global Health Crisis - pragmatic policy interventions to prevent stroke

Briefs & Fact Sheets

04 Feb 2025

This World Stroke Organization policy brief outlines key challenges and opportunities to reduce the global burden of stroke and NCDs through interventions a policy and healthcare systems level. The brief draws on WHO Best Buys for tackling NCDs and &...

Briefs & Fact SheetsCardiovascular DiseaseMental Health and Neurological ConditionsMultisectoral ActionAccess to essential medicines and servicesEnvironment, climate change and healthGender, equity and human rightsHealth promotionPrimary health careSocial determinants of healthHarmful use of alcoholHousehold and Outdoor Air PollutionPhysical inactivityTobacco useUnhealthy diets+12

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Bangkok Declaration - No Health Without Oral Health

Declaration

31 Jan 2025

In 2024, WHO convened&nbsp;the first-ever Global oral health meeting in Bangkok, Thailand, as part of the preparatory process for the 4th United Nations High-level Meeting (HLM4) on NCDs in 2025.&nbsp;This landmark event aimed to accelerate and scale...

DeclarationHealth system strengthening, including governance and financingHarmful use of alcoholTobacco useUnhealthy diets+2

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Associacao de Diabetes Juvenil

Brazilian Young Leaders in Diabetes Training

Case study

29 Jan 2025

The Young Leaders in Diabetes (YLD) are individuals between 15 and 30 years old who complete a year-long training held in ADJ Diabetes Brasil, since 2009. In addition to 6 months of practical and theoretical training, the YLD write, implement, and an...

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World Health Organization

Use of lower-sodium salt substitutes: WHO guideline 

Guide

27 Jan 2025

This guideline provides evidence-informed guidance on the use of lower-sodium salt substitutes (LSSS).The recommendation in this guideline can be used by policy-makers, programme managers, health professionals and other stakeholders in their efforts...

GuideCardiovascular DiseaseNutrition and food safetyUnhealthy diets+1

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NCD Alliance

PODCAST: Oral health takes centre stage

Article

27 Nov 2024

In this episode we’re talking about oral health and noncommunicable diseases, or NCDs, with Dr Greg Chadwick, President of FDI World Dental Federation, and Dr Dympna Kavanagh, Chief Dental Officer for the Republic of Ireland. What they both stress...

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