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Find here high quality analysis on NCD policy issues and good practices; as well as stories from our civil society network work to reverse the NCD epidemic. The views expressed here are solely the authors' own and do not necessarily represent the views of the NCD Alliance.
30th March 2021
If we are to ensure that no one is left behind, particularly in health emergencies and pandemics, community engagement and a strong civil society are crucial.
08th March 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has deepened gender fault lines in our societies, and increased women’s exposure to the drivers of chronic diseases.
26th February 2021
On the occasion of 2021 World Obesity Day (4th March), Johanna Ralston and Margot Neveux from World Obesity Federation share their views on the risks and the range of root causes surrounding obesity.
12th January 2021
Amidst the ever-widening global pandemic, cervical cancer took the lives of 342,000 women in 2020. Without decisive action, this figure will increase markedly over the coming years.
09th December 2020
Access for NCDs needs to be dramatically increased, in a sustainable and equitable way. This will require a collaborative, multi-sectoral response, including a new approach from the private sector.
30th November 2020
Takeda's Dr Susanne Weissbaecker and NCDA's Dr Cristina Parsons Perez reflect on how we can inform inclusive action on NCDs through lived experiences.
09th November 2020
Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a noncommunicable disease (NCD) and the leading cause of irreversible blindness among the working age population worldwide, having a severe impact on households and economies.
03rd November 2020
The Psoriatic Disease Response Index aims to help inform policy makers about an NCD that can have crippling effects on individuals and households, yet is often overlooked.