World Alzheimer Report 2016 calls for global transformation in healthcare for people with dementia

Wed, 09/21/2016

A new report from Alzheimer’s Disease International reveals that most people with dementia have yet to receive a diagnosis, let alone comprehensive and continuing healthcare.

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Uruguay's President Vázquez gives the fight against NCDs a welcome boost

Wed, 09/21/2016

Uruguay's President Tabaré Vázquez has called on global leaders & communities to unite in tackling NCDs during a speech at UNGA in New York.

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Second Global NCD Alliance Forum dates announced for December 2017

Mon, 09/19/2016

NCD Alliance has announced that the second Global NCD Alliance Forum will take place on 9-11 December 2017 in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE).

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UNSG's High-level Panel on Access to Medicines report launched

Thu, 09/15/2016

According to a High-Level Panel convened to advise the UN Secretary-General on improving access to medicines, the world must take bold new approaches to both health technology innovation and ensuring access so that all people can benefit from the medical advances that have dramatically improved the lives of millions around the world in the last century. 

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Sugar papers reveal industry role in shifting national heart disease focus to saturated fat

Thu, 09/15/2016

A newly discovered cache of industry documents revealed that the sugar industry began working closely with nutrition scientists in the mid-1960s to single out fat and cholesterol as the dietary causes of coronary heart disease and to downplay evidence that sucrose consumption was also a risk factor.

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World Heart Federation launches Heart IQ test ahead of World Heart Day

Thu, 09/15/2016

Do you know how heart healthy you are? With World Heart Day 2016 fast approaching the World Heart Federation is urging people across the globe to take a closer look at their heart health and consider changes they could make to power their lives more effectively.

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NCD Alliance event at #UNGA71: leveraging solutions to improve access to healthcare for people living with NCDs

Sat, 09/10/2016

This side event will examine the different dimensions of access to healthcare for NCDs in the context of health systems strengthening.

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HCC calls for legislation to ban marketing of fast foods and junk foods in schools

Sat, 09/10/2016

On this Caribbean Wellness Day 2016, the Healthy Caribbean Coalition calls on Caribbean governments to urgently enact policies and legislation that provide healthy environments for healthy children.

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Updated letter to Habitat 3 co-facilitators

Thu, 09/08/2016

Almost 50 CSOs joined NCD Alliance letter to Habitat 3 co-facilitators, calling for an increased focus on health in the New Urban Agenda, in July. See updated draft letter.

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#UNGA71 NCDA briefing and side-event calendar now available

Wed, 09/07/2016

Attainment of SDGs will depend on prioritising the biggest killers worldwide: NCDs. Download our advocacy briefing for UNGA71 and full calendar of events. 

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