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The George Institute for Global Health, University of New South Wales, Australia

Improving The Prevention And Management Of Non-Communicable Diseases In Ethiopia (WHO Global NCD Platform Young Researchers Programme)

This policy brief summarizes the findings of an empirical analysis of integrated management and care for non-communicable diseases in Ethiopia, specifically ..

Ethiopia

07 May 2024

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Duke Kunshan University

Developing Policy on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages for Children and Adolescents in China (WHO Global NCD Platform Young Researchers Programme)

This policy brief summarizes the findings of a qualitative study to explore stakeholder perceptions of the introduction of policies on sugar-sweetened bevera..

China

07 May 2024

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PAN American Health Organization (PAHO)

PAHO/WHO and the Ministry of Health Join Forces: Second STEPS Survey Launched in Trinidad and Tobago to Combat Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases

Port of Spain, 5 April 2024 -&nbsp;The Ministry of Health of Trinidad and Tobago, with technical support from the Pan American Health Organi..

Trinidad and Tobago

24 Apr 2024

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World Health Organization

Integrating NCD and HIV care in Ghana through implementation research

In Sub-Saharan Africa, many countries face a double disease burden with high HIV prevalence and a rise in noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes an..

Ghana

17 Apr 2024

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SUNI-SEA Consortium, Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD)

Strengthening collaborative linkages for better NCD Interventions in Indonesia

Experiences with Posbindu The increasing trends of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in the world, including Indonesia, require targeted and speci..

Indonesia

04 Apr 2024

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SUNI-SEA Consortium, Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD)

Strengthening synergy between primary healthcare providers and communities for prevention and control of hypertension and diabetes in Vietnam

Background As one of the world’s fastest ageing populations, but with a relatively low per capita income, Vietnam faces numerous challenges in ..

Viet Nam

04 Apr 2024

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CLAN (Caring & Living As Neighbours)

World Children's Day at CWMH, Fiji 2023

Introduction World Children’s Day (20th November) is an annual day to mark the celebration and recognition of children across the world. This w..

Fiji

25 Mar 2024

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CAH Community, NCD Child

World Children's Day at CWMH, Fiji 2023

This report shares stories and insights from the World Children's Day celebrations held at Suva's Colonial War Memorial Hospital on 24 November 2023. With sp..

Fiji

22 Mar 2024

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World Health Organization

Improving adherence to heart disease medicines in India. An implementation research story

Cardiovascular diseases pose a global health challenge. India is one country tackling high prevalence of coronary artery disease, a health condition affectin..

India

11 Mar 2024

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WHO Regional Office for Western Pacific

Healthy mouths, healthy lives: the Pacific’s 2030 commitment

In Pacific island countries and areas, as many as 1 in 2 children have dental caries ..

Tonga

10 Mar 2024

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CLAN (Caring & Living As Neighbours)

Colombia drives change for children living with NCDs!

It is estimated that one in four children live with a non-communicable disease (NCD). On 10 March 2024, one childhood NCD Community in Colombia cha..

Colombia

10 Mar 2024

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WHO Regional Office for Europe

Türkiye-Syria: Protecting the overlooked and vulnerable in the wake of the earthquakes

How do health workers respond when a massive earthquake hits the city they live in? What is the immediate response and what comes second? What is the role of..

Syrian Arab Republic

01 Mar 2024

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