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NCD Alliance

NGOs and local governments in Nepal team up to deliver health services in remote areas

Nepal

26 Sep 2024

NGOs and local governments are filling the gaps left by the national health systems in Nepal, especially in rural areas. As the demand for independent mobile health camps increases, questions arise about the central government’s capacity to deliver on people’s right to health. Last winter, two government health assistants who usually leave Limi Valley before it gets snowed in for the winter...

26 Sep 2024

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Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD), The Depression Cohort in China

Transforming Mental Health: Standardising the treatment, prevention, and management of depression in China

04 Sep 2024

Depression, characterised by persistent low mood or loss of pleasure or interest in activities for long periods of time, has become a major public health problem especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Early screening for depressive symptoms and timely identification of depressive disorders may improve health outcomes for affected individuals and the cost-effectiveness of mental he...

04 Sep 2024

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

Strengthening collaboration between healthcare providers and communities for hypertension and diabetes prevention and control in Vietnam

Viet Nam

28 Aug 2024

As one of the world's ageing population, Vietnam faces many challenges in community healthcare despite its relatively low per capita income. In 2019, NCDs accounted for 73.7% of Vietnam's total disease burden and mortality nationwide.&nbsp; &nbsp; The Scaling-Up NCD interventions in South-East Asia (SUNI-SEA) project developed a comprehensive approach, linking community groups, primary healt...

28 Aug 2024

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World Health Organization, WHO regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean Region

Implementing the WHO Framework for Meaningful Engagement of People living with NCDs in Syria and the Eastern Mediterranean Region

Syrian Arab Republic

26 Aug 2024

This July, the World Health Organization Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean and the Syrian Ministry of Health conducted a two-day national scoping workshop setting priorities for the Global Initiative for Childhood Cancer (GICC) and introducing the WHO Framework for Meaningful Engagement of People Living with NCDs, Mental Health Conditions, and Neurological Conditions. The multistake...

26 Aug 2024

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medicines patent pool

Driving access to cancer treatments: Gertrude's story on National Cancer Survivors Day 2023

Uganda

20 Aug 2024

" The general belief, especially in the African&nbsp; region and any low- and middle income country, is that cancer is a death sentence. But there are a lot of survivors out there whose voices are not being&nbsp; given an opportunity to talk about their challenges, but also share their success stories." Gertude Nakigudde, from Uganda, has been a breast cancer survivor for 21 years and is a member...

20 Aug 2024

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Access Cancer Treatment

India

19 Aug 2024

From South Africa, to India and Kenya, in many low- and middle-income countries, access to innovative cancer medicines is a challenge. “Nowadays it’s better if you have HIV than if you have cancer, because cancer is a killer disease. Cancer treatment is very expensive. If you are living a poor life like now me, you can’t manage it.” Josefine from Nairobi, Kenya.The Medicines Patent Pool ne...

19 Aug 2024

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International League of Dermatological Societies

World Skin Health Day 2024 Event: Skin Health Education for Migrants in Malta

Malta

12 Jul 2024

In celebration of World Skin Health Day (WSHD), on 8 July 2024 the International League of Dermatological Societies (ILDS) and International Society of Dermatology (ISD) supported six educational and impactful events across Europe, North America, Latin America, Africa, West/Central/South Asia, and East Asia &amp; Pacific.&nbsp;We're excited to present a video from the European WSHD Regional Event...

12 Jul 2024

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World Health Organization

A task-sharing approach with female community health volunteers to tackle hypertension in Nepal: Perspectives and opportunities of implementation research

Nepal

25 Jun 2024

Nepal faces a growing hypertension crisis. Roughly one in four adults in Nepal experience&nbsp;&nbsp;hypertension and almost half of those affected are unaware of their condition. Despite the country adopting improved hypertension diagnosis and management through the&nbsp;WHO Package of Essential Non-Communicable Diseases (PEN) interventions, limited human resources, lacking medication, and insuff...

25 Jun 2024

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WHO Regional Office for Western Pacific

Closer to Home: Australian support makes dialysis accessible for thousands in Lao PDR

Lao People's Democratic Republic

10 Jun 2024

"It was difficult for patients to travel for [dialysis] treatment, especially due to the costs involved. Patients had to go to Vientiane, Khammouan province, other provinces, and even overseas,” says&nbsp;Dr. Sonephet Keoindavong, a specialist at Bolikhamxay Provincial Hospital, as he recalls the limited access to dialysis for his community. “I chose to become a doctor because I am passiona...

10 Jun 2024

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PAN American Health Organization (PAHO)

Elimination of Cervical Cancer in Haiti: 10 Departments Now Equipped with Materials for Thermoablation of Precancerous Lesions

Haiti

07 Jun 2024

Port-au-Prince, June 7, 2024 (PAHO) - The Direction de la Santé de la Famille (DSF) and the Programme Nationale de Lutte contre le Sida (PNLS) of the Ministry of Public Health and Population (MSPP), with the full support of the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) and other MSPP partners including UNAIDS, a week of training, from May 27 to 31, 2024, in Les Cayes, on the screening and treat...

07 Jun 2024

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Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD), SCUBY

Driving Change: Scaling up an integrated care package for diabetes and hypertension in Cambodia, Slovenia and Belgium

Belgium

06 Jun 2024

The global prevalence of 9% for type 2 diabetes (T2D) and 31% for hypertension (HT) reflects the dominance of these two conditions in the global burden of disease. Effective interventions for prevention, detection, and management of both conditions are available, but do not reach all people in need as many countries struggle to scale up interventions effectively and sustainably.&nbsp; The&nbsp;...

06 Jun 2024

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PAN American Health Organization (PAHO)

Jamaica Rallies Against Tobacco Use by Empowering Youth on World No Tobacco Day 2024

Jamaica

04 Jun 2024

Kingston, Jamaica, June 4, 2024 (PAHO) - The National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) and the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Jamaica partnered with the PAHO/WHO Country Office and other key stakeholders to recognize “World No Tobacco Day” on Friday, May 31, 2024, under the theme “Protecting Children from Tobacco Industry Interference.” This year’s theme empowered young people to demand th...

04 Jun 2024

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