24 Apr 2021
The 148th annual WHO Executive Board (WHO EB) begins today until Tuesday 26 January, when Member States will agree upon the agenda for the World Health Assembly and the resolutions to be considered by the Assembly. Within these pillars, the NCD Alliance has identified key items that are relevant for the global NCD agenda. Click Access, for more info.
24 Apr 2021
24 Apr 2021
Published in Foresight Global Health magazine, an open letter signed by NCD Alliance President Mr Todd Harper, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, UNICEF Executive Director Ms Henrietta Fore, and Minister of International Development for Norway Mr Dag-Inge Ulstein challenges governments to face the hard lessons learned through COVID-19 and seize the moment to build back better, ensuring th...
24 Apr 2021
24 Apr 2021
Health and care workers are the backbone of health systems and have been at the forefront of the COVID-19 response. For more than a year many have had to work without the protection and resources they need. Click Access, more info.
24 Apr 2021
24 Apr 2021
We are excited to announce that the theme for the 4th Global Week for Action on NCDs will focus on people and participation to accelerate progress on NCDs! This year’s campaign from 6-12 September 2021 will unite the NCD movement and beyond to help bridge the gap on community engagement. Click Access, for more info.
24 Apr 2021
24 Apr 2021
Real life stories can inspire and motivate others to take action and make a difference! That’s why the NCD Diaries has been launched as part of the Our Views, Our Voices initiative. Click Access, for more info.
24 Apr 2021
24 Apr 2021
The 4th Global Youth Meet (GYM) on Health is being held virtually by HRIDAY and WHO SEARO from 20-21 April 2021, under the theme of “Meaningful youth engagement for leading action on Universal Health Coverage and Sustainable Development Goals”. The Call for Applications is now open, inviting youth champions from around the world to apply for participation in GYM 2021. Click Access, mor...
24 Apr 2021
24 Apr 2021
Every year on 20 March, World Oral Health Day unites oral health and NCD advocates, civil society, NCD voices and change-makers globally to call for good oral health for all. It is estimated that oral diseases affect nearly 3.5 billion people, which makes it the most common health condition globally. If we act together, we can help reduce the burden of oral diseases and associated noncommunicable...
24 Apr 2021
24 Apr 2021
NCD Alliance and The Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response invite you to a virtual public town-hall meeting titled 'Noncommunicable diseases: Affecting and affected by COVID-19' on: Thursday 25 March 2021 at 11:00 a.m. CET. Click Access, for more.
24 Apr 2021
24 Apr 2021
‘NCDs on the pandemic frontline’ highlights the devastating impact COVID-19 has had on health systems and people living with noncommunicable diseases. For more info, click Access.
24 Apr 2021
24 Apr 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has deepened gender fault lines in our societies, and increased women’s exposure to the drivers of chronic diseases. As we mark International Women’s Day on 8 March, the NCD Lab on Women and Girls is reaching out for solutions. For more info, click Access.
24 Apr 2021
26 Oct 2020
The COVID19 pandemic has not spared Sri Lanka and the government imposed a curfew for the entire territory on 20 March 2020. After a week, health facilities experienced a shortage in the supply of essential medicines and NCD Alliance Lanka mobilised their network to assess the needs and ensure people living with Type 1 diabetes in the country continue to access their life-saving treatment.
26 Oct 2020
25 Oct 2020
The Cervical Cancer: Action for Elimination (CCAE), co-chaired by American Cancer Society, Cancer Research UK and UICC, is a community of organizations and individuals working to accelerate global progress towards cervical cancer elimination. Read more here.
25 Oct 2020
