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World Health Organization

A Global Cancer Workforce in Crisis: How to Build Capacities, Reverse a Threatening Trend, and Promote Equity (London Global Cancer Week)

Article

08 Nov 2024

Date: 11 November 2024 Time: 10:00 – 12:30 GMT Register here:&nbsp;https://tinyurl.com/yvtwbvhx Together with leading experts, UN agencies, and national program managers, we’ll explore:&nbsp; Current workforce challenges and trends...

ArticleDiabetesHealth Literacy DevelopmentCommunicable diseasesDisability and rehabilitationEmergency preparedness, prevention and responseUnhealthy diets+4

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World Health Organization (WHO)

The Global Diabetes Compact - progress in supporting its workstreams: Technical report

Report

08 Nov 2024

In 2021, WHO launched the Global Diabetes Compact (GDC), an initiative to reduce the risk of diabetes and ensure that all people who are diagnosed with diabetes have access to equitable, comprehensive, affordable and quality treatment and care. The G...

ReportDiabetesHealth system strengthening, including governance and financing

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eClinicalMedicine

An economic evaluation of breast cancer interventions in Kenya

Publication

07 Nov 2024

Background Cancer is the third leading cause of death in Kenya. Breast cancer is responsible for 3100 deaths annually. Quantifying the economic and social impacts of breast cancer supports inclusion of cancer care within Kenya's universal healthca...

PublicationCancerNCD LabHealth system strengthening, including governance and financingHarmful use of alcoholPhysical inactivityTobacco useUnhealthy diets+5

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HelpAge International

Achieving UHC fit for an ageing world

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05 Nov 2024

By 2030, 1.4 billion people will be aged 60 and over. Yet the majority of health and care systems worldwide remain unprepared for population ageing and associated rises in rates non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and disabilities. This is particularly...

ReportCancerCardiovascular DiseaseChronic Respiratory DiseasesDiabetesMental Health and Neurological ConditionsCivil Society Working GroupDisability and rehabilitationGender, equity and human rightsHealthy AgingHealth system strengthening, including governance and financingPrimary health careSocial determinants of healthHarmful use of alcoholHousehold and Outdoor Air PollutionPhysical inactivityTobacco useUnhealthy diets+15

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HelpAge International

Driving equitable action on NCDs and healthy ageing to achieve health for all at all ages

Briefs & Fact Sheets

05 Nov 2024

Older people are the age group most at risk from NCDs, yet all too often they are left behind in policy and practice. &nbsp; HelpAge's 14-page briefing, accompanied by a two-page overview with key messages, considers the intersection of older...

Briefs & Fact SheetsPublicationCancerCardiovascular DiseaseChronic Respiratory DiseasesDiabetesMental Health and Neurological ConditionsMultisectoral ActionMultistakeholder CollaborationAccess to essential medicines and servicesDisability and rehabilitationGender, equity and human rightsHealthy AgingPrimary health careHarmful use of alcoholHousehold and Outdoor Air PollutionPhysical inactivityTobacco useUnhealthy diets+16

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04 Nov 2024

World Health Organization

Get the Conversation to Cancer: #Dukutober Challenge Accepted

While breast cancer has a high media profile in many parts of the world, the concept of breast health is still taboo in numerous communities. This was the reason that the Zambian Cancer Society (ZCS), created the “Duku Challenge”. Across Zambia, men and women were asked to wear a head scarf, called a Duku, as a show of solidarity with breast cancer survivors. This has now become an annual Octo...

04 Nov 2024

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World Health Organization

Monitoring noncommunicable diseases and injuries: a baseline assessment in 20 cities

Report

31 Oct 2024

This report presents the experiences of 20 cities who were involved in the development of monitoring guidance to address noncommunicable diseases and injuries. These issues are two major health challenges facing cities around the world. WHO has devel...

ReportEnvironment, climate change and healthGender, equity and human rightsSocial determinants of health+1
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31 Oct 2024

The International Society of Nephrology

ISN Launches Global Petition to Move Kidney Care Up the Global Health Agenda

On September 19th, the ISN launched a worldwide petition calling for action on kidney health for all. Kidney disease is the third fastest-growing cause of death worldwide and, as the only noncommunicable disease with a rising mortality rate, now the 7th leading cause of death globally. In just a few years, it will become the 5th. &nbsp; With your support, we can urge world leaders to recogn...

31 Oct 2024

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World Health Organization, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

What are healthy diets? Joint statement by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the World Health Organization

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31 Oct 2024

Joint statement by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the World Health Organization

PublicationMultisectoral ActionMultistakeholder CollaborationNutrition and food safetyUnhealthy diets+2

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NCD Alliance

PODCAST: Mental health in 2024 and beyond

Article

31 Oct 2024

We often hear that mental health is neglected in part because of the stubborn stigma associated with living with a mental health condition in many — if not most — parts of the world. In an attempt to spotlight this neglected topic, in this episod...

ArticleMental Health and Neurological ConditionsMeaningful Engagement of People with Lived Experiences

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IPCRG

IPCRG October Newsletter 2024

Briefs & Fact Sheets

31 Oct 2024

This month's edition is packed with great stories from across the world including the spread of our Right Care programmes and updates on two global health research programmes.&nbsp; If you're an early career researcher, there's plenty here for you to...

Briefs & Fact SheetsCommunicable diseasesEmergency preparedness, prevention and response

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Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)

Breast cancer advocacy handbook

Report

30 Oct 2024

UICC’s Breast Cancer Advocacy handbook aims to guide and inspire cancer organisations and advocates in mobilising governments and institutions to prioritise breast cancer in national funding and policy agendas, driving progress to reduce the nation...

ReportCancerHealth promotionHealth system strengthening, including governance and financingSocial determinants of healthHarmful use of alcoholPhysical inactivityUnhealthy diets+5

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