25 Jun 2024
Persistent chemicals in the environment may be adding to the obesity epidemic and, says Dr Tim Lobstein, are another reason why individuals should not be blamed for weight gain. In 2002 a paper in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine suggested that the obesity epidemic that had emerged in the preceding two decades in developed economies may be linked to exposure to en...
25 Jun 2024
25 Jun 2024
The World Obesity team joined our members and fellow health organisations at the 77th World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva to progress action on obesity. The 77th WHA started off at Walk the Talk and with the World Heart Summit, launching a full week of moments and events where civil society, health champions and governments gathered, solidifying coalitions, as we move towards the 20...
25 Jun 2024
25 Jun 2024
Nepal faces a growing hypertension crisis. Roughly one in four adults in Nepal experience hypertension and almost half of those affected are unaware of their condition. Despite the country adopting improved hypertension diagnosis and management through the WHO Package of Essential Non-Communicable Diseases (PEN) interventions, limited human resources, lacking medication, and insuff...
25 Jun 2024
Report
22 Jun 2024
The report comprehensively describes the status of access to medicines for neurological disorders worldwide. The report offers a framework for multi-level, multi-sectoral actions, and serves as a call to action for all stakeholders to commit to tangi...
19 Jun 2024
This event held during the 77th World Health Assembly, was organized by the International League of Dermatological Societies (ILDS) and the International Alliance of Dermatology Patient Organizations (GlobalSkin), with support from the Anesvad Foundation and the World Skin Health Coalition (WSHC). It was attended by over 75 global health advocates, representatives from the Ministries of Health in...
19 Jun 2024
16 Jun 2024
The Migrant Health Dermatology Working Group (MHDWG) of the International Foundation of Dermatology (IFD) brings together global specialists to discuss skin health issues facing migrants and refugees. The Working Group shares best practice and advocates for improved skin health provision for migrants, refugees and internally displaced people (IDPs). There are currently over 84 million...
16 Jun 2024
Database
13 Jun 2024
The primary health care (PHC) country case study compendium is a global resource that aims to enhance ease of access to PHC country case studies published across WHO, international development partners and other global stakeholders. Country cases are...
Fact sheet
13 Jun 2024
Quality of Life Framework for Canada Canada’s Quality of Life Framework is an indicator framework that measures aspects of well-being important to people living in Canada. This holistic approach broadens the measurement of national progress from...
Fact sheet
13 Jun 2024
What is multisectoral action? Multisectoral action, or intersectoral action, refers to collaborations across different parts of society to improve the health of populations. These include joined efforts across health, social, and economic sectors,...
Publication
10 Jun 2024
The World Heart Federation policy brief, A Complex Interplay: Navigating the Crossroads of Tobacco Use, Cardiovascular Disease, and the COVID-19 Pandemic, explores the direct and indirect harmful interactions between tobacco use, cardiovascular disea...
10 Jun 2024
"It was difficult for patients to travel for [dialysis] treatment, especially due to the costs involved. Patients had to go to Vientiane, Khammouan province, other provinces, and even overseas,” says Dr. Sonephet Keoindavong, a specialist at Bolikhamxay Provincial Hospital, as he recalls the limited access to dialysis for his community. “I chose to become a doctor because I am passiona...
10 Jun 2024
Fact sheet
07 Jun 2024
The International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH) has created a comprehensive fact sheet on venous thromboembolism (VTE). This resource provides essential information about the condition, including its causes, risk factors, symptoms and...
