Highlights on NCDs at the 69th World Health Assembly

Wed, 06/01/2016

On Saturday 28 May the 69th World Health Assembly closed having adopted a variety of NCD-related resolutions and announcing the adoption of the WHO Framework for Engagement with Non-State Actors. 

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On World No Tobacco Day 'Get ready for plain packaging'

Tue, 05/31/2016

On World No Tobacco Day, the WHO is calling its Member States to get ready for plain packaging. Norway has announced that will introduce it soon.

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Determined activists drive tobacco control

It's the campaigning efforts of persisent individuals that has bouyed much of the momentum for tobacco control throughout the world. In this blog Marty Logan (FCA) shares the stories of 3 of them.

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#WHA69: Agenda item 12 on NCDs is due to be discussed starting today

Thu, 05/26/2016

Together with our federations and partners, NCD Alliance is hosting a wide range of side events during the week. We are calling Member States to fast-track action on NCD prevention and control now.

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New report on NCDs and workplace wellness

Wed, 05/25/2016

How public policy can encourage businesses and governments to work together to address NCDs through the workplace.

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New SMART Nutrition Brief

Mon, 05/23/2016

Our new brief on SMART commitments to address NCDs, overweight and obesity 'unpacks' the ICN2 Framework for Action by illustrating how its recommendations can be translated into concrete policies. 

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NCD Alliance welcomes major private sector announcement to divest from tobacco industry

Mon, 05/23/2016

On the eve of the 69th World Health Assembly, the NCD Alliance and the global NCD community welcomed a milestone announcement from AXA Group to divest their tobacco industry assets, currently valued at 1.8 billion Euros. 

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NCDA Alliance Annual Report 2015

Fri, 05/20/2016

The Annual Report offers a snapshot of the activities of NCDA during 2015. It also provides a summary of financial statements. 

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Food Revolution Day: Sugary drinks for babies & toddlers: a formula for overweight & obesity

Fri, 05/20/2016

Our new blog to mark joining this year's Food Revolution campaign explores how corporate interests in marketing infant formula can compromise young children’s health, and how SMART nutrition policies will help avert some of the burden of NCDs.

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NCDs and RMNCAH: A shared agenda at Women Deliver 2016

Priya Kanayson attended the 4th global Women Deliver conference, the world’s largest global conference on the health, rights, and wellbeing of girls and women. Here she refelects on how NCDs are an important part of the RMNCH agenda.

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