Database
01 Mar 2024
To make the Decade of Healthy Ageing a success, everyone working to improve the lives of older people, their families, and their communities requires equitable and democratic access to a large amount of knowledge. To meet this need, the Platform is designed to be an inclusive, collaborative space where all knowledge relevant for the Decade can be accessed, shared, and interacted with in one place...
Database
01 Mar 2024
TIF e-Academy is a platform that offers free of charge online, interactive courses which aim to increase patients, parents, and healthcare professionals' knowledge on thalassaemia, and sickle cell disease (SCD). All courses have been developed and reviewed by renowned international medical experts and patient leaders. Content is regularly updated. The following courses are available for...
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.
Briefs & Fact Sheets
01 Mar 2024
Key facts In 2022, 1 in 8 people in the world were living with obesity. Worldwide adult obesity has more than doubled since 1990, and adolescent obesity has quadrupled. In 2022, 2.5 billion adults (18 years and older) were overweight. Of these, 890 million were living with obesity. In 2022, 43% of adults aged 18 years and over were overweight and 16% were living with obesity. I...
27 Feb 2024
The number of people displaced by natural disasters, conflict and other factors continues to grow. In 2023, 299 million people needed humanitarian assistance and protection, (10% more than at the end of 2022, according to the Global Humanitarian Overview 2024). Many of them are living with noncommunicable diseases, or NCDs, but until recently their specific needs were virtually ignored in planning...
Report
22 Feb 2024
The SharE-RR Toolkit provides invaluable insights and strategies for establishing and maintaining renal registries across various economic landscapes, from high-income to low-income countries.
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...
Publication
21 Feb 2024
Introduction Multisectoral action is a central component of the global response to the rising prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). In this paper we aimed to unpack the definition of multisectoral action and provide an overview of the historical context, challenges, and recommendations alongside three country case studies: salt reduction in the UK, tobacco legislation in Nigeria, and...
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 analysis and presentation. This site serves as a resource for individuals interested in healthcare policy, financing, and research, aiming to enhance...
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, cervical cancer screening, and treatment efforts, underscoring the financial and logistical challenges faced in scaling up these efforts to meet World...
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 team are members of the Centre for Global Chronic Conditions at LSHTM. The centre works in partnership with leading international NGOs, key UN agenci...
Database
14 Feb 2024
United for Global Mental Health is an organization dedicated to raising awareness, reducing stigma, and increasing support for mental health worldwide, in collaboration with trusted partners. Their knowledge hub consists of key articles and publications produced by the organization.
