Guide
17 Oct 2018
A practical guide for medium level decision-makers and programme managers on how to advocate for policy development and effective programme implementation for cancer control.
Guide
16 Oct 2018
The World Health Assembly has resolved that palliative care is “an ethical responsibility of health systems” and that integration of palliative care into public health care systems is essential for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goal on universal health coverage (WHA 67.19). Yet palliative care and symptom relief are rarely accessible in a number of countries. As a result,...
Report
19 Sep 2018
This report aims to provide an analysis of the gap in investment in NCD treatment and care in low- and middle-income countries. We identify major factors driving the gap and hindering investment, suggest potential solutions to increase the flow of new and sustainable funding to the sector, and provide recommendations for specific actions to be taken by the global community to drive increased finan...
Guide
12 Sep 2018
Addressing health workforce shortage, maldistribution and performance challenges is essential for progress towards all health-related goals, including universal health coverage. Further, the health sector has the potential to be a driver of economic growth through the creation of qualified employment opportunities, in particular for women. Effective health workforce strategies include the educa...
Publication
15 Aug 2018
The population of adult survivors of childhood cancer continues to grow as survival rates improve. Although it is well established that these survivors experience various complications and comorbidities related to their malignancy and treatment, this risk is modified by many factors that are not directly linked to their cancer history. Research evaluating the influence of patient-specific demograp...
Publication
10 Aug 2018
People younger than 20 years comprise 35% of the global population and 40% of the global population of least-developed nations. The number of children – neonates, infants, children, and adolescents up to 19 years of age – who need pediatric palliative care (PPC) each year may be as high as 21 million. Another study found that almost 2.5 million children die each year with serious healthrelated...
Publication
07 Aug 2018
"Why Palliative Care is an Essential Function of Primary Health Care" emphasizes that integrating palliative care into primary health care is crucial for achieving universal health coverage (UHC) and improving the quality of life for patients with serious illnesses. Palliative care addresses not only physical symptoms but also psychological, social, and spiritual suffering, making it an ethical re...
Publication
27 Jul 2018
Introduction: Countries in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) are recognizing the growing dual burden of HIV and noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). This article explores the availability, implementation processes, opportunities and challenges for policies and programs for HIV/NCD integration in four SSA countries: Malawi, Kenya, South Africa and Swaziland. Methods: We conducted a cross-se...
17 Jun 2018
Civil society – including researchers, NGOs, the private sector and local communities – has a significant role to play in heightening understanding and increasing action on Non- Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in human- itarian settings. This document is the outcome of a Bootcamp, held in June 2018. It brought together young professionals and experts from civil society to inspire advocacy action...
Strategy document
11 Jun 2018
A strategy document entailing the national Multisectoral Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases in Cambodia.
Strategy document
11 Jun 2018
Summary Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), which include cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, chronic respiratory diseases and cancers, have become a global problem accounting for more than 68% of total global deaths. Due to their chronic nature, NCDs require protracted treatment resulting in significant socioeconomic and treatment costs. In Bangladesh, NCDs are a serious and urgent public health p...
Publication
11 Jun 2018
As the epidemic of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) continues to have its negative impact on lives, livelihoods, and economies across the globe, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO), has taken action to strengthen its technical cooperation with Member States in addressing these diseases, their risk factors, and related...
