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01 Sep 2023

World Health Organization. Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean

Innovative approaches for tackling NCDs and mental health disorders in Iran: Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic

The Islamic Republic of Iran has acted on a wide range of noncommunicable disease (NCD) issues with innovative strategies that can be replicated by other countries. Alongside creating strong multi-stakeholder and cross-sectoral collaborations, the Ministry of Health and Medical Education has leveraged the country’s strong primary health care system, skilled general practitioners and community he...

01 Sep 2023

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World Health Organization

WHO online repository of evidence-informed decision-making (EIDM) tools

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29 Aug 2023

The&nbsp;WHO online repository of evidence-informed decision-making (EIDM) tools&nbsp;is the first of its kind to highlight WHO tools and external tools utilized by WHO to facilitate knowledge translation and partner organizations involved in plannin...

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29 Aug 2023

Health Policy Watch

As Global Warming Surpasses Limits of Human Survival, Non-Communicable Diseases Need to be on COP28 Agenda

The 28th United Nations climate conference, scheduled to open on 30 November in Dubai, has pledged to elevate health issues, but non-communicable diseases – which are set to become dramatically worse as temperatures rise – are nowhere on the agenda. Prevention of climate– and heat-related diseases need to be on the formal Conference of Parties (COP) 28 negotiating agenda – not just on the...

29 Aug 2023

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28 Aug 2023

World Health Organization. Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean

Tobacco control and mental health care in Afghanistan. Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic

Over the last 20 years, Afghanistan has led the way in proving the importance and feasibility of tackling noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in emergency situations. The country has shown that partnerships and a multisectoral approach, involving everyone from international government to local community leaders, are essential to deliver results. This commitment to addressing NCDs that cause 44% of the...

28 Aug 2023

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28 Aug 2023

World Health Organization. Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean

Responding to mental health challenges and malnutrition in Pakistan: Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic

Pakistan carried out a noncommunicable disease (NCD) risk-factor surveillance (STEPS) survey in 2013. The Government has used the results to develop a range of evidence-based policies and establish a Noncommunicable Diseases Unit at federal level. Pakistan has taken a multisectoral approach, prioritizing malnutrition and mental health problems early in life, to give people better chances for the f...

28 Aug 2023

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World Health Organization. Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean

Stories from the field: Sharing successful strategies from the Eastern Mediterranean Region mitigating noncommunicable diseases and mental health disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

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28 Aug 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a global challenge. The countries of the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region have risen to this challenge and acted decisively to protect their citizens. Here, as elsewhere, COVID-19 has turned so-called “normal” life...

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World Health Organization. Regional Office for Africa

Regional multisectoral strategy to promote health and well-being, 2023–2030 in the WHO African Region: report of the Secretariat

Strategy document

27 Aug 2023

Africa faces numerous challenges affecting the health and well-being of its populations. A high incidence of communicable diseases, a rise in noncommunicable diseases, and frequent emergencies add pressure to weak health systems. Social determinants...

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23 Aug 2023

World Health Organization

Feminist, rights-based solutions to address NCDs: Integrating NCD services and digital health solutions into primary health care.

Towards a global call-to-action to close the gender health gap At the 67th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW 67) in March 2023, global leaders, researchers, and advocates highlighted the disproportionate burden of NCD and associated risk factors and persistent gaps faced by women and girls in accessing NCD-related information, prevention, timely diagnosis, services, and supp...

23 Aug 2023

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21 Aug 2023

World Health Organization. Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean

Oman takes policy action to combat trans-fatty acids

In 2022, Oman took action in combatting trans-fatty acids, when it issued a ban on the production, import and/or marketing of partially hydrogenated oils and food products in which these oils are used. The ban was issued by the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries and Water Resources, and it came into effect on 24 July 2022. The decision was expected, given that the problem of high trans-fatty ac...

21 Aug 2023

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Supporting grassroots innovations on NCDs to achieve sustainable impact through scale

18 Aug 2023
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PAN American Health Organization (PAHO)

Nutritional Care Guide for Pediatric Cancer

Guide

15 Aug 2023

This guide has been developed as part of the World Health Organization's Global Initiative for Childhood Cancer, known as "Cure All Americas," with the primary purpose of alleviating the challenges faced by pediatric oncology patients. Its mission is...

GuideReportCancerNutrition and food safetyPhysical inactivityUnhealthy diets+3

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BMC Pediatrics

Comparing presentations and outcomes of children with cancer: a study between a lower-middle-income country and a high-income country

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15 Aug 2023

Background Substantial progress has been achieved in managing childhood cancers in many high-income countries (HICs). In contrast, survival rates in lower-middle-income countries (LMICs) are less favorable. Here, we aimed to compare outcomes and a...

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