25 Oct 2020
World Heart Day is celebrated every year on 29 September, when people around the globe join in activities to take charge of their heart health and that of others. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) including heart disease and stroke, is accountable for nearly half of all NCD deaths. That makes it the world’s number one killer, claiming 17.9 million lives each year. World Heart Day is an opportunity fo...
25 Oct 2020
25 Oct 2020
Each year, World Mental Health Day is observed on 10 October, aiming to raise awareness, sensitivity and action for mental health conditions. This year’s theme is #MoveForMentalHealth – Let’s Invest. It calls for better access to treatment and for every person’s right to good mental health along with physical health. Read more here.
25 Oct 2020
25 Oct 2020
During the first-ever virtual 75th United Nations General Assembly, NCD Alliance co-hosted a high-level roundtable with the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Permanent Mission of Jamaica to the United Nations and the United Nations Inter-agency Taskforce on NCDs. Read more here.
25 Oct 2020
25 Oct 2020
This year, after several rounds of negotiation, Member States adopted the Omnibus COVID-19 Resolution which acknowledged and emphasized the critical role of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations (UN) system in 'catalysing and coordinating' the global response to COVID-19. It underscored the need for international cooperation and solidarity to contain and overcome the pandemic...
25 Oct 2020
Strategy document
23 Oct 2020
This new statement on 'Protecting the development and implementation of public health policies from undue influence of unhealthy commodity industries' from the World Health Organization (WHO) Civil Society Working Group on NCDs calls on all...
23 Oct 2020
A majority Muslim country, Pakistan does not allow consumption of alcohol for Muslims due to religious reasons. Regulations are specifically tightened during Ramadan season, a holy month for Muslims. The liquor shops in Pakistan which are open to sell alcohol to non-Muslims and foreigners are also closed during the Ramadan season. The largest legal supplier of alcohol in the country is the Murree...
23 Oct 2020
23 Oct 2020
A new survey into alcohol consumption patterns in Sweden has found that youth consumes less alcohol during the Coronavirus crisis.
23 Oct 2020
23 Oct 2020
Alcohol delivery services in Australia are increasing alcohol availability and failing to meet the basic health standards according to results of a new survey. The results coincide with Australians spending superannuation funds urgently released due to COVID-19 on non-essential goods and services including alcohol. The developments clearly show a perfect storm forming of exploitative alcohol indus...
23 Oct 2020
23 Oct 2020
Reports from violence prevention helplines across the WHO European region are indicating rising cases of interpersonal violence during COVID-19. Alcohol fuels this rise in violence as victims are trapped with their abusers during the pandemic. Read more here.
23 Oct 2020
23 Oct 2020
Communities in the United States are facing the formation of a perfect storm of factors driving alcohol and other drug use disorders to higher rates than ever seen before – the so called “triple trouble” of a pandemic, unemployment, and diminished personal and community support services for people affected by substance use problems. Mental health experts are anticipating a steep rise in alco...
23 Oct 2020
23 Oct 2020
Young people who live alcohol-free feel best, according to a brand new Swedish study. Since 2000, the proportion of youth who consume alcohol in grade 9 has decreased substantially from 81 to 42%. A new C.A.N. study reveals results showing a clear improvement for the social and mental well-being of the group of young people who live free from alcohol. The group was previously in the minority and f...
23 Oct 2020
23 Oct 2020
The World Health Organization’s Regional Office for Europe has launched a series of new flagship initiatives. Among these four flagship initiatives is the Mental Health coalition, as the topic is one of WHO’s priorities for the coming five years. This flagship initiative will bring together a coalition of mental health leaders, champions, service users and other partners to improve mental heal...
23 Oct 2020
