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World Diabetes Foundation

New film series explores the power in community healthcare education in Jordan

When it comes to health, people do not share the same opportunities. Addressing health inequality and closing gaps in healthcare requires worldwide collabora..

Jordan

28 May 2024

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World Health Organization

Establishment of a working group to draft the National Strategy for the Reduction of Harmful Use of Alcohol - WHO Compendium Report on Multisectoral Action

Harmful alcohol use is a major public health problem in Kenya. In 2015, the Ministry of Health, through the Alcohol Technical Working Group initiated the pro..

Kenya

27 May 2024

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World Health Organization

Strategic Initiative for a Healthy and Sustainable Food Environment - WHO Compendium Report on Multisectoral Action

An unhealthy diet is a major risk factor for noncommunicable diseases, and excess sodium intake is a particular problem in Japan. The Ministry of Health, Lab..

Japan

27 May 2024

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World Health Organization

National Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of NCDs and Related Risk Factors - WHO Compendium Report on Multisectoral Action

The Islamic Republic of Iran developed and implemented a set of multisectoral actions‎ for the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). T..

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

27 May 2024

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World Health Organization

Embedding multisectoral action into the development of the mental health strategy in Colombia - WHO Compendium Report on Multisectoral Action

In 2020, the Colombian Department for National Planning released the Strategy for the Promotion of Mental Health in Colombia. A main goal of the strategy is ..

Colombia

27 May 2024

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World Health Organization

Collaborating mechanisms promoting health and preventing noncommunicable diseases: the Finnish experience - WHO Compendium Report on Multisectoral Action

The Advisory Board for Public Health supports the implementation of multisectoral measures to develop well-being, health and safety in different sectors of s..

Finland

27 May 2024

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World Health Organization

Supporting the National Tobacco Prevention and Control Programme: work of the National Tobacco Control Coordination Committee - WHO Compendium Report on Multisectoral Action

The Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority (EFDA) formed the multisectoral National Tobacco Control Coordination Committee in 2015, which includes all relevant go..

Ethiopia

27 May 2024

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World Health Organization

Healthy Tasmania Strategy for Preventive Health and the Premier’s Health and Wellbeing Advisory Council - WHO Compendium Report on Multisectoral Action

The Tasmanian Government released the Healthy Tasmania Strategy for Preventive Health and established the Premier’s Health and Wellbeing Advisory Council i..

Australia

27 May 2024

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World Health Organization

Brazil's national strategy to prevent childhood obesity and to promote healthier cities (Proteja) - WHO Compendium Report on Multisectoral Action

The Brazilian Strategy to Prevent and Care for Childhood Obesity (Proteja) encompasses a comprehensive selection of 61 predefined multisectoral actions to ad..

Brazil

24 May 2024

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PAN American Health Organization (PAHO)

Bermuda Makes Progress in Hypertension Management with Hearts Implementation

Kingston, Jamaica, May 17, 2024&nbsp;(PAHO) – In Bermuda, hypertension is a leading non-communicable disease affecting a significant porti..

Bermuda

17 May 2024

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International League of Dermatological Societies

Empowering Skin Health in Africa: the Regional Dermatology Training Centre

Join us as we explore the vital work of the Regional Dermatology Training Centre (RDTC) in Moshi, Tanzania. The RDTC has been a beacon of hope and inspiratio..

United Republic of Tanzania

15 May 2024

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World Health Organization

Integrating NCD services in Ethiopia: developing a Three-In-One approach though implementation research

Integrated primary care services for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, hypertension, or cervical cancer are among the most promising approach..

Ethiopia

13 May 2024

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