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Scottish Government urged to curb alcohol marketing to protect children
Announcements | 28th February 2017
New Scottish report outlines how removing alcohol adverts from streets and public transport, and phasing out alcohol sponsorship in sport are among the steps that should be taken to prevent alcohol companies reaching our children.
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WHO backs South Africa commitment to tax sugary drinks
Announcements | 23rd February 2017
The World Health Organization strongly supports this week announcement by South Africa to implement a tax on sugary beverages, as part of the country’s campaign to address the NCD epidemic.
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Strengthening multisectoral partnerships in the Caribbean
Announcements | 22nd February 2017
Over 50 stakeholders from 11 Caribbean territories met in Antigua and Barbuda last week to discuss NCD advocacy, accountability and conflict of interest in the region.
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CSW61: Healthy women, healthy livelihoods
Announcements | 20th February 2017
This event, to be held on 15 March by the NCD Alliance and partners, will examine the linkages between women’s health, NCDs, and livelihoods.
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Turning the tide on obesity and unhealthy diets in Europe
Announcements | 15th February 2017
WHO EURO Public Health Panorama calls for the submission of papers for a special issue on obesity and unhealthy diets in the WHO European Region.
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World Cancer Day: WHO calls to focus on diagnosing and treating the disease earlier
World Days | 03rd February 2017
New guidance from WHO, launched ahead of World Cancer Day (4 February), aims to improve the chances of survival for people living with cancer by ensuring that health services can focus on diagnosing and treating the disease earlier.
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NCDs addressed extensively by the 140th WHO Executive Board
Announcements | 01st February 2017
Among the developments arising during the 140th WHO EB, the list of candidates for the role of WHO Director General was shortened, preparations for the 2018 UN HLM on NCDs were discussed, and a recommendaiton was made for the 70th WHA to adopt a global action plan on the response to dementia.
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CSocD55 focuses on strategies for eradicating poverty
Announcements | 01st February 2017
The 55th session of the Commission for Social Development opened today at UN Headquarters in New York. CSocD55 will focus on strategies for eradicating poverty to achieve sustainable development for all.