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19 Feb 2025

Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases

Scaling-up community-led diabetes and NCD awareness and response in Bangladesh

Between 2016 and 2019, the DMagic (Diabetes Mellitus Action through community Groups or mHealth Information for better Control) project revealed a huge burden of diabetes risk in rural Bangladesh. It showed that a Participatory Learning and Action (PLA) method of community mobilisation directed at the general population significantly increased diabetes knowledge and awareness and resulted in large...

19 Feb 2025

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19 Feb 2025

Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases

Transforming diabetes management in China through mobile health

The growing prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM), particularly in low- and middle-income countries, poses significant healthcare challenges. China faces immense healthcare burdens despite the government’s efforts through the Basic Public Health Service (BPHS) programme. Diabetes-related healthcare costs in China are expected to rise from $250.2 billion to $460.4 billion between 2020 and...

19 Feb 2025

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19 Feb 2025

Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases

Scaling up an mHealth-based school education programme to reduce salt intake in China

Excessive salt intake is the leading dietary risk factor for premature death and disability in China. Strategies such as setting maximum sodium targets and front-of-package labelling have proven effective in reducing salt intake, but these approaches are mainly suitable for pre-packaged food products. Although discretionary salt use during cooking or at the table remains the major source of dietar...

19 Feb 2025

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Pediatric Blood & Cancer

The Lived Experience of Childhood Cancer Survivors and Their Parents: A Multi-National Study of Access to Survivorship Care and Information and Support Needs HQ Cancer Team

Article

18 Feb 2025

1 in 5 people are diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. Nearly every family around the world is affected by cancer, either directly or as caregivers of someone who has had cancer. A cancer diagnosis can have a profound effect on the health and wel...

ArticleCancerMeaningful Engagement of People with Lived Experiences
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World Diabetes Foundation

Rising to the challenge: Five takeaways from the International Meeting on type 1 diabetes

Article

18 Feb 2025

In a groundbreaking conference, international leaders in type 1 diabetes care exchanged knowledge, strategies, and visions for the future. Here are key takeaways from the discussions that are set to reshape type 1 diabetes (T1D) care and patient empo...

ArticleDiabetesMultistakeholder CollaborationHealth system strengthening, including governance and financing+1

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WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean

Childhood Cancer Day in the Easter Mediterranean Region: The impact of emergencies on childhood cancer care

Briefs & Fact Sheets

15 Feb 2025

As the world observes International Childhood Cancer Day (15 February), the World Health Organization (WHO) is highlighting the challenges faced by children with cancer in countries affected by conflict and emergencies.

Briefs & Fact SheetsCancerAccess to essential medicines and services

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World Health Organization, World Bank Group

Financing for NCDs and Mental Health: Making the money work better

Publication

14 Feb 2025

This policy brief reviews the options for governments to improve and get better value for money in their spending on NCDs and mental health. It also identifies options for ministries of health to use discretionary funds to support increased effective...

PublicationHealth system strengthening, including governance and financing

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World Health Organization, World Bank Group

Financing for NCDs and Mental Health: Where will the money come from?

Publication

14 Feb 2025

This policy brief reviews the options for increasing funding for NCDs and mental health from the perspective of health ministries, finance ministries, and development agencies. This policy brief complements another policy brief, Financing for NCDs an...

PublicationHealth system strengthening, including governance and financing

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Basics of diagnosis and treatment of venous thromboembolism

Article

10 Feb 2025

The article discusses venous thromboembolism (VTE), which includes deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, noting that it is common and associated with significant morbidity and mortality. It explains that VTE symptoms are nonspecific, but estab...

ArticlePublicationCancerCardiovascular DiseaseChronic Respiratory DiseasesDiabetesMultistakeholder CollaborationPrimary health careHarmful use of alcoholPhysical inactivityTobacco use+8

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International Society of Nephrology

ISN Manifesto: Kidney health matters driving global action with evidence and impact

Guide

10 Feb 2025

The International Society of Nephrology (ISN) presents this document ahead of the Fourth UN High-Level Meeting in September 2025. The document advances key advocacy messages and policy recommendations specifically directed at UN Member States and pol...

Guide

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The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology

Redefining obesity: advancing care for better lives

Publication

06 Feb 2025

The Lancet Diabetes &amp; Endocrinology Commission introduces a groundbreaking redefinition of obesity, distinguishing between clinical obesity (a chronic disease) and preclinical obesity (a risk factor). This new approach moves beyond BMI, paving th...

PublicationCancerCardiovascular DiseaseChronic Respiratory DiseasesDiabetesMental Health and Neurological Conditions+3

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NCD Alliance

NCD Alliance Priorities for the Modalities Resolution for the 2025 UN High-Level Meeting on NCDs

Strategy document

06 Feb 2025

The 4th UN High-Level Meeting on NCDs in 2025 is a key moment for Heads of State and Government, civil society, academia, philanthropies, and relevant private sector to come together to review progress and commit to accelerated action for the next ph...

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