Sustainable Financing for NCDs and Mental Health
19 Feb 2024
Database
19 Feb 2024
This is an online platform focusing on the organization and financing of Primary Health Care in low and middle-income countries within the Asia-Pacific Region. It features a database of evidence and research, utilizing EPPI Reviewer software for data...
19 Feb 2024
On December 11th, ahead of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day 2023, The George Institute hosted a panel discussion titled, Mobilising communities for environmental action and Universal Health Coverage: Building resilient health and environment partnerships, as part of the annual symposium of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Global Health Research Centre (GHRC)...
19 Feb 2024
19 Feb 2024
A new fund developed to spur investment in noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), including mental health, puts the countries hardest hit by inaction and lack of investment in the diseases at the heart of decision-making. (Click here for article voiceover) The Health4Life Fund aims to generate US$250 million over five years, which will then catalyse further investment in low- and middle-...
19 Feb 2024
15 Feb 2024
Here is how to submit thematic knowledge resources, latest news and country stories to the Knowledge Action Portal on NCDs. Note: This contribution feature is only available to users affiliated with a GCM/NCD Participant organization. Please contact us if you are missing the necessary posting rights or require support. Participants of the Global Coordination Mechanism on NCDs can directly...
15 Feb 2024
15 Feb 2024
Argentina has a growing prevalence of overweight and obesity associated with unhealthy diet- related diseases affecting all age groups 1. This has led to increased morbidity and mortality. The nutritional transition is largely driven by the increased demand and supply of processed and ultraprocessed foods which are easily available in the country. To address this situation, PAHO/ WHO Argentina, to...
15 Feb 2024
Myanmar
15 Feb 2024
Childhood cancer is an important cause of childhood disease burden. It is curable with affordable care in vast majority of cases. About 1,500 - 2,000 new childhood cancer cases are estimated to occur every year in Myanmar. There are two hospitals providing comprehensive childhood cancer services in the country. Yangon Children’s Hospital (YCH), located in Yangon city, provides services to p...
15 Feb 2024
Report
14 Feb 2024
The document provides a comprehensive analysis of global funding trends and initiatives aimed at preventing cervical cancer in low-income and lower middle-income countries. It details the financial investments made in HPV vaccination programs, c...
14 Feb 2024
The United Nations estimates that 363 million people are currently impacted by humanitarian crises driven by increasing fragility and conflict, the climate crisis and widening inequality. Around 108.4 million people were forced to flee their homes in 2022, meaning one in every 74 persons globally. Humanitarian crises, such as those occurring in Ukraine, Gaza, Libya, Somalia and Sudan may v...
14 Feb 2024
Database
14 Feb 2024
The knowledge hub collates key resources to support the community of humanitarian organizations and academic institutions committed to improving the lives of people living with noncommunicable diseases in humanitarian settings. The hub’s core...