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Thu, 05/05/2016

GlobalPANet is a free, dedicated global physical activity communication network, which communicates the latest research around the globe via its e-News and its website.

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NCDs and climate change: New NCDA policy brief available in French

Tue, 05/03/2016

We are pleased to announce that the French version our joint policy brief with the Global Climate and Health Alliance is now available in French. 

"NCDs and Climate Change: Shared Opportunities for Action" focuses on four key areas for intervention - air pollution, energy, transport and food systems.

Air pollution causes 7 million deaths annually, and is a leading cause of both NCDs and climate change, thus all interventions to reduce air pollution have a positive impact on both human and planetary health.

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Tears You Apart anti-tobacco campaign launched in India

Mon, 05/02/2016

"Tears You Apart", a powerful testimonial Public Service Announcement (PSA)/ad, is currently on air in a national mass media campaign by the Ministry of Health with technical support from Vital Strategies.

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Latest on WCC Mexico: registration, discount for Latin American delegates, and special topics

Thu, 04/28/2016

Delegates who register for the World Congress of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Health will benefit from a reduced registration fee until 13 May.

Reduced rates are available for delegates of Latin American countries - see detailed information in Spanish and Portuguese.

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Worldwide research on stomach cancer

Thu, 04/28/2016

World Cancer Research Fund has launched a new report on stomach cancer.

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Healthy Caribbean Coalition announces strategic priorities for the next five years

Wed, 04/27/2016

Civil society representing twenty four NGOs from across eleven CARICOM territories came together to reflect, celebrate and plan the way forward for HCC’s 2017-2021 Strategic Plan.

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Newly formed Healthy India Alliance unites NCD civil society in joint advocacy

Tue, 04/26/2016

This 25th to 27th April, the newly formed Healthy India Alliance is holding a National Civil Society Consultation on NCDs in India to discuss multisectoral national progress on the prevention and control of NCDs.

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Update on Universal Health Coverage indicator

Mon, 04/25/2016

In February, the Inter-Agency Expert Group – SDGs (IAEG-SDGs) revised one of two indicators for UHC that was meant to measure financial protection. The new indicator not only no longer measures this, but is not universally agreed upon nor policy-neutral. 

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WHF launches monthly news service on fixed dose combination drugs

Sun, 04/24/2016

The World Heart Federation has launched 'Polypill News'. This monthly publication provides updates on fixed dose combination drugs ('polypills') for preventing cardiovascular events.

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NCD Alliance Dialogues in Budapest for ADI Conference: Dementia - Global Perspectives, Local Solutions

Fri, 04/22/2016

NCD Alliance is in Budapest this week to hold two sessions of NCD Dialogues at the 31st Alzheimer's Disease International Conference.

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