Database
01 Mar 2024
Thalassaemia International Federation LIbrary eXtended (TIFLIX) is an extensive digital repository of educational video recordings that relate to the prevention and management of Thalassaemia, Sickle Cell Disease and other rare anaemias. Topic discussions are led by renowned international medical scientific experts and leading patient advocates.
Case study
21 Feb 2024
In 2011, the Syrian conflict began. It has significantly raised awareness and action on NCDs in humanitarian settings, both in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region and globally – for example, World Health Organization NCD Kits were particularly designed for the region and were first used here in 2017. The conflict has led to a huge movement of people: over 12 million Syrians were estim...
Guide
29 Jan 2024
This guide provides essential information to assist school staff in supporting students with diabetes. It covers topics such as understanding diabetes, the role of insulin, blood glucose monitoring, managing acute complications, promoting healthy eating, encouraging physical activity, addressing special situations, debunking common myths, and recognizing chronic complications.
Guide
29 Jan 2024
This essential guide provides fundamental information for parents and caregivers of children with diabetes. Developed by ADJ Diabetes Brasil, it covers everything from understanding diabetes, its types, and symptoms to practical guidance on blood glucose monitoring, insulin administration, proper nutrition, emergency management, and the importance of physical activity. It also provides strategies...
Publication
22 Dec 2023
The technical paper distils key messages from the World Health Organization publication “Voice, agency, empowerment – handbook on social participation for universal health coverage”, along with feedback from a multistakeholder consultation process to identify priority actions for Member States to institutionalize social participation in decision-making processes for health. Social pa...
Guide
10 May 2023
The WHO Framework for Meaningful Engagement of People Living with NCDs and Mental Health and Neurological Conditions is a WHO technical product designed to provide practical guidance, norms, and standards to support WHO and Member States advancing, co-creating, and enhancing policies, programmes, and services through the meaningful engagement of individuals with lived experience of these health co...
Report
27 Apr 2023
This report includes analysis from informal regional consultations in the African Region, the Caribbean and North America, Latin America, South-East Asia Region, European Region, Eastern Mediterranean Region, alongside three forums in the Western Pacific Region. It analyses the overarching similarities, regional nuances and priorities raised across the six WHO regions for the meaningful engagement...
Report
20 Apr 2023
This report summarizes key findings from a European Regional Workshop entitled ‘Mental Health Advocacy and Action’ in partnership with The George Institute for Global Health and NCD Child. The report: Presents a diverse range of case studies from experts who are working to reduce premature mortality from mental illnesses and suicide across Europe and globally. Unpacks...
Case study
19 Apr 2023
This report includes six case studies from 12 individuals with lived experience of diverse health conditions. These case studies explore the topics of power dynamics and power reorientation towards individuals with lived experience; informed decision-making and health literacy; community engagement across broader health networks and health systems; lived experience as evidence and expertise; exclu...
Guide
15 Feb 2023
This overview provides a fundamental understanding of citizen engagement (CE) and its relevance to the evidence-informed policy (EIP) work of the World Health Organization (WHO) and its Member States. The document introduces readers to the rationale and concept of CE, outlining its conceptual strengths, implications and practical applications. It serves to justify and promote the integration of ci...
Case study
24 Oct 2022
In 2020–2021, with the support of the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund, the World Health Organization (WHO) provided direct financial and technical support to 54 grassroots civil society organizations (CSO) in 40 countries, serving over 80 million people in situations of vulnerability, including migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, persons with disabilities, older persons, youth...
Publication
14 Apr 2021
This report results from the 3-day WHO Informal Consultation on People Living with NCDs (PLWNCDs), which was held from December 9-11. 2020. It outlines the participatory methods, main themes discussed and key next steps to further support the meaningful engagement of PLWNCDs in the co-design, co-creation and implementation of WHO policies, program...
