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BMJ Global Health

Strengthening evidence to inform health systems: opportunities for the WHO and partners to accelerate progress on non-communicable diseases

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10 Oct 2023

The World Health Assembly endorsed the Global Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) 2013–2020 (NCD-GAP), now extended to 2030. An evaluation of the NCD-GAP, published in 2020, found that research has been the weakest NCD-GAP objective in terms of implementation. Implementation research, aligned with NCD-GAP, offers a pathway to accelerate progress in s...

ArticleHealth system strengthening, including governance and financing

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World Health Organization, Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights

Mental health, human rights, and legislation: guidance and practice

Guide

09 Oct 2023

Laws on mental health often fail to address discrimination and human rights violations including in mental health care settings. In order to support countries in this area, the World Health Organization and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights have jointly developed the publication entitled “Mental health, human rights and legislation: guidance and practice”.&nbsp;

GuideMental Health and Neurological ConditionsGender, equity and human rights

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NCD Alliance

The battle for better brain health

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09 Oct 2023

One in seven people suffers from migraines, including 10% of children, but the winners of the 2021 Brain Prize may have a cure. Migraines have long been attributed to stress, but scientists have now found a chemical trigger called CGRP and have developed blocker drugs. They’ve worked on 60% of the people who have tried them. This is not only good news for people afflicted with migraines - it’s...

PublicationMental Health and Neurological Conditions

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NCD Alliance

An NCD civil society response in support of the 2023 Bridgetown Declaration

Declaration

09 Oct 2023

This NCD Civil Society Response in Support of the 2023 Bridgetown Declaration provides key messages and follow-up recommendations by the Healthy Caribbean Coalition and the NCD Alliance.&nbsp; &nbsp; It represents civil society’s ongoing contribution to the development of the Bridgetown Declaration and accompanying Annexes, which were adopted at the Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Mi...

DeclarationMultistakeholder CollaborationEnvironment, climate change and health

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NCD Alliance, RTI International

Spending Wisely: Exploring the economic and societal benefits of integrating HIV/AIDS and NCDs service delivery

Report

09 Oct 2023

&nbsp;Key messages The integration of HIV and NCD services can deliver wider health impacts than standalone disease-specific care, including improved NCD outcomes and sustaining or even improving HIV outcomes. These are due to clinical, functional, and organisational programme efficiencies. Integrated HIV-NCD programmes can save resources for both patients and health systems. Patients bene...

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World Health Organization

Breast cancer

Briefs & Fact Sheets

07 Oct 2023

Key facts Breast cancer caused 685 000 deaths globally in 2020. Roughly half of all breast cancers occur in women with no specific risk factors other than sex and age. Breast cancer occurs in every country in the world. Approximately 0.5–1% of breast cancers occur in men. &nbsp; Overview Breast cancer is a disease in which abnormal breast cells grow out of control and fo...

Briefs & Fact SheetsCancer

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World Health Organization

Asthma

Briefs & Fact Sheets

07 Oct 2023

Key facts Asthma is a major noncommunicable disease (NCD), affecting both children and adults, and is the most common chronic disease among children. Inflammation and narrowing of the small airways in the lungs cause asthma symptoms, which can be any combination of cough, wheeze, shortness of breath and chest tightness. Asthma affected an estimated 262 million people in 2019 (1) and caus...

Briefs & Fact SheetsChronic Respiratory DiseasesHousehold and Outdoor Air Pollution

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Eclinicalmedicine

The burden of non-communicable diseases among people living with HIV in Sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Article

05 Oct 2023

Background Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are increasing among people living with HIV (PLHIV), especially in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). We determined the prevalence of NCDs and NCD risk factors among PLHIV in SSA to inform health policy makers. Methods We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis on the prevalence of NCDs and risk factors among PLHIV in SSA. We comprehensively sear...

ArticleCommunicable diseases

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World Health Organization

Towards global mental health for all

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05 Oct 2023

Previous Global Ministerial Mental Health Summits (London, Amsterdam, Paris and Rome, in chronological order) have played a crucial role in fostering international collaboration and raising awareness about the pressing issues surrounding mental health on a global scale. In order to strengthen the impact of these meetings, continuity needs to be maintained between summits, commitments need to be fo...

PublicationMental Health and Neurological Conditions

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World Health Organization

Anxiety disorders

Briefs & Fact Sheets

27 Sep 2023

Key facts Anxiety disorders are the world’s most common mental disorders, affecting 301 million people in 2019. More women are affected by anxiety disorders than men. Symptoms of anxiety often have onset during childhood or adolescence. There are highly effective treatments for anxiety disorders. Approximately 1 in 4 people with anxiety disorders receive treatment for this conditio...

Briefs & Fact SheetsMental Health and Neurological Conditions

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NCD Alliance, World Diabetes Foundation

Integrating health financing to achieve UHC and NCD SDG targets.

Report

23 Sep 2023

On 19 September 2023, a high-level roundtable titled "Integrating Health Financing to Achieve UHC and NCD SDG Targets" took place, serving as a parallel event to the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly. Hosted by Access Accelerated, NCD Alliance, the World Bank, and the World Diabetes Foundation, the roundtable convened stakeholders from various sectors, including national governments, the UN,...

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NCD Child, Elsevier - Journal of Adolescent Health

Young Adults' Hopes Regarding Noncommunicable Disease (NCD) Prevention and Management After the SARS-CoV-2 Virus Pandemic: Reflections From the NCD Child #YouthCOVIDCHAT Campaign

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22 Sep 2023

Purpose The SARS-CoV-2 virus pandemic has left a massive global death toll in its wake. Associated restrictions, precautions and&nbsp;lockdowns&nbsp;have disrupted daily routines, which has been associated with&nbsp;social isolation&nbsp;and major health implications for the world's youth. This paper shares young adults' visions for life beyond the pandemic as it relates to the prevention and m...

PublicationAccess to essential medicines and servicesCommunicable diseasesHealth system strengthening, including governance and financingMaternal, newborn, child and adolescent health

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