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Project supporting refugees and host communities in Jordan moves forward

Jordan

16 Dec 2022

Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of death and disease in Jordan, accounting for 78% of all deaths, according to the Jordan National Stepwise Survey (STEPs) for NCD Risk Factors 2019. &nbsp; Jordan’s government and civil society are working together to decrease this huge NCD burden, with WDF’s support. Since 2007, WDF has supported 11 projects in Jordan with nearly US...

16 Dec 2022

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World Health Organization. Regional Office for Europe.

Malta ‘nurse navigators’ embody patient-centred care

Malta

15 Dec 2022

Malta has successfully introduced innovative nurse navigators to its cancer care services, which brings a personalized, integrated approach to care both during and after treatment. Dr Gauden Galea, WHO Representative in China, is a public health expert familiar with the service in his native Malta. He acknowledges that person-centred care is something frequently talked about but rarely seen in pra...

15 Dec 2022

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World Health Organization

The Healthy Woman: Equipping women in Kenya to tackle obesity, diabetes and hypertension.

Kenya

25 Nov 2022

The NCD issue The Marindi Sub County Hospital provides primary care for a population of 13,000 in the Homa Bay County of Western Kenya. Some 2,500 people in this rural area are estimated to be living with HIV/AIDS. Recent hospital data shows that most of these individuals receive antiretroviral treatment and can be considered stable, yet women in particular show a tendency to be overweight....

25 Nov 2022

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World Health Organization

HealthSetGo: Building India's largest network of health promoting schools

India

21 Nov 2022

The NCD issue Childhood obesity is threatening to turn into an epidemic in India, with some 14.4 million children reportedly living with obesity. A lack of physical activity, stress, and unhealthy diets contribute to the issue. On average, children in India spend 3–7 hours studying and another 3.5 hours watching television or streaming services daily, while consuming unhealthy foods twice a w...

21 Nov 2022

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World Health Organization

¡Juntos+Saludables!: Promoting physical and mental health among children and their families in Chile

Chile

21 Nov 2022

The NCD issue Among children in the Municipality of Providencia in the Metropolitan Region of Santiago in Chile, obesity and overweight are on the rise. Unhealthy eating habits, reduced mobility and physical activity, as well as rapid economic, trade and labour force transitions contribute to the growing obesity epidemic in Chile. Understanding and acting against the diverse social and comm...

21 Nov 2022

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World Health Organization

Juntos Santiago: Mobile technology and gamification to prevent childhood obesity in schools

Chile

21 Nov 2022

The NCD issue In Chile, childhood obesity has doubled over the last two decades, and recent studies show that over 50% of pre-school children in Chile are overweight. Children with obesity are more likely to remain overweight or obese as adults and can develop NCDs like diabetes and cardiovascular diseases at a younger age.&nbsp; Ultra-processed foods such as sugary beverages, ready-made de...

21 Nov 2022

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World Health Organization

Tackling diabetes in children and adolescents in Indonesia: The PEDIA project

Indonesia

21 Nov 2022

The NCD issue Some 1,300 children were estimated to live with type 1 diabetes in Indonesia in 2020, yet their number is believed to be strongly underreported. Diagnosing and managing diabetes is particularly challenging for children and their families across the large, archipelagic country. Geographical and socioeconomic barriers complicate the reliable supply of insulin, and national health in...

21 Nov 2022

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World Health Organization

Jasmine’s breast cancer story and the importance of early diagnosis

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

21 Oct 2022

“My body knows how to recover. That’s what competitive strength athletics taught me. I’ve realized competing was the practice. Recovering from breast cancer is the game.”&nbsp; &nbsp; Less than 4 months have passed since Jasmine Lake found a lump in her breast. While recovering from a recent double mastectomy, she spoke to WHO/Europe about her experience of being diagnosed and treate...

21 Oct 2022

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World Health Organization

Evolving a people-centred approach to noncommunicable disease (NCD) services in Bhutan

Bhutan

21 Sep 2022

Bhutan launched the Service with Care and Compassion Initiative (SCCI)&nbsp;to plug gaps &amp; improve NCD services. As part of SCCI, all persons visiting health facilities are screened for NCDs.&nbsp; Home care, refill of medicines, reminder &amp; follow-up for treatment &amp; medication, referrals and real-time monitoring are some of the key elements of the initiative. Following its succe...

21 Sep 2022

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World Health Organization

Addressing inequities in breast cancer treatment in sub-Saharan Africa: insights from a breast cancer surgeon in Nairobi

Kenya

13 Jul 2022

In sub-Saharan Africa, preventing and treating breast cancer is a pressing public health issue. Breast cancer survival rates five years after diagnosis stand at a dismal 40% in sub-Saharan Africa – as compared to over 90% in most high-income countries. In countries showing successful reductions in breast cancer mortality rates, most breast cancer patients are diagnosed at an early stage, when...

13 Jul 2022

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World Health Organization

Creating an age-friendly, enabling environment for social participation

Japan

05 Jul 2022

This feature video story shows how this urban community in Wakabadai, Japan promotes social participation in older people

05 Jul 2022

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World Health Organization

Deploying Emergency Kits for Noncommunicable Diseases, Following the Volcano Eruption in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

22 Jun 2022

On the island of St Vincent, the volcano La Soufriere erupted unexpectedly in April 2021, forcing the urgent displacement of 20,000 inhabitants. This led to significant disruptions in people’s lives, health and disruption to the island’s healthcare system. People living with a noncommunicable disease (NCD) were particularly affected as they need continuing access to care, services and medicine...

22 Jun 2022

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