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19 Nov 2025
World COPD Day 2025: 19 NovemberChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death globally, yet the condition is relatively unknown and often underprioritized and underfunded. This is despite the fact that over 3.5 million people die from COPD each year - equivalent to the cumulative death toll from a plane crashing with 400 passengers every hour.The theme for this y...
19 Nov 2025
12 Nov 2025
Global research from the International Diabetes Federation reveals that one in three employees with diabetes has considered leaving their job due to concerns about how they might be treated at work.12 November 2025, Brussels, Belgium: Two-fifths [40%] of employees living with diabetes reported negative treatment in the workplace because of their condition, according to a new global study cond...
12 Nov 2025
04 Nov 2025
As part of World Diabetes Day, ADJ Diabetes Brasil launched a public campaign in São Paulo focused on early symptom recognition and self-care. Held on 13–14 November at Barra Funda - one of the city’s largest transit hubs - the initiative offered free activities including an illustrative and interactive “restaurant” with nutrition guidance, at-home exercise demonstrations, bloo...
04 Nov 2025
04 Nov 2025
For World Diabetes Day this 14 November, the International Diabetes Federation have launched a campaign calling on everyone to know more and do more for diabetes at work. An estimated 589 million adults are living with diabetes. 7 in 10 are of working age. Many face challenges in the workplace such as stigma, discrimination, exclusion, anxiety and lack of access to care and support for...
04 Nov 2025
30 Oct 2025
About this SeriesThis article is part of the Lived Experience Perspectives Series, which features firsthand accounts from individuals living with noncommunicable diseases, mental health, or neurological conditions. Each piece highlights one of the key advocacy messages from the WHO Symposium on the Meaningful Engagement of People Living with NCDs, Mental Health, and Neurological Conditions , contr...
30 Oct 2025
10 Oct 2025
Stroke symptom awareness has been identified by clinical and community stakeholders around the world as a fundamental barrier to emergency stroke treatment and rehabilitation, contributing to preventable death and disability. World Stroke Day on October 29th 2025 is focused on driving awareness of stroke symptoms and the need to #ActFAST in seeking emergency medical care.To help stakeholders get t...
10 Oct 2025
10 Oct 2025
World Mental Health Day serves as a powerful reminder that there is no health without mental health. This year’s campaign focuses on the urgent need to support the mental health and psychosocial needs of people affected by humanitarian emergencies.WHO campaign page: World Mental Health Day 2025Crises such as natural disasters, conflicts, and public health emergencies cause emotional distress, wi...
10 Oct 2025
02 Oct 2025
This webinar series was designed to strengthen technical and operational capacity among health sector leaders to effectively implement the WHO Framework for the Care of Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) and Stroke within national health systems.Held between 2 and 15 October 2025, the series consisted of three sessions featuring expert presentations, country case studies, and moderated discussions.2 Oc...
02 Oct 2025
25 Sep 2025
Découverte au début du XXe siècle, l’insuline a révolutionné la prise en charge du diabète, transformant une maladie mortelle en maladie chronique. Mais un très grand nombre de patients n’a toujours pas accès à ce médicament essentiel. Pour changer les choses, les gouvernements doivent agir.La découverte de l’insuline, en 1921, a révolutionné la prise en charge du diabète. De m...
25 Sep 2025
24 Sep 2025
New York — With global health leaders warning that progress on noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health is still far off track, the Fourth Multistakeholder Gathering convened on the sidelines of UNGA80 to push for practical solutions. Hosted on the first day of the high-level debate, the evening brought together ministers, civil society advocates, academics, and private sector represent...
24 Sep 2025
23 Sep 2025
About this SeriesThis article is part of the Lived Experience Perspectives Series, which features firsthand accounts from individuals living with noncommunicable diseases, mental health, or neurological conditions. Each piece highlights one of the key advocacy messages from the WHO Symposium on the Meaningful Engagement of People Living with NCDs, Mental Health, and Neurological Conditions , contr...
23 Sep 2025
22 Sep 2025
The global burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health conditions represents far more than a health and well-being challenge. The alarming figures – 43 million NCD-related deaths each year and one billion people living with mental health conditions worldwide – underscore the profound economic, equity and development implications of one of the most pressing global health issues...
22 Sep 2025
