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ISN partners with NCD Alliance to push for inclusion of NCDs on global health agendas ahead of UN HLM
Announcements | 25th April 2018
The International Society of Nephrology (ISN) is pleased to become a full member of the NCD Alliance (NCDA) in order to accelerate political commitment and action on noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) worldwide, including kidney disease.
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Caribbean NCD Forum highlights region's role in 2018 HLM on NCDs
Announcements | 25th April 2018
Nearly 100 civil society and other key stakeholders gathered in Jamaica this week to ensure that the Caribbean is fully engaged in the 3rd UN High-Level Meeting (UNHLM) on NCDs.
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Colombia: Constitutional Court awarded for defending consumer rights
Announcements | 23rd April 2018
A ruling by the Constitutional Court of Colombia defending the right of consumers to know about the effects of sugar on health has won the Global Freedom of Expression Award.
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ENOUGH campaign website launched
Announcements | 20th April 2018
Today the website of our campaign for the 2018 UN High-Level Meeting on NCDs – ENOUGH. went live! Visit enoughncds.com and find out what actions you can take to be an agent of change for NCDs.
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High-Level Meeting on NCDs set for 27 Sept.
Announcements | 18th April 2018
On 12 April, the UN General Assembly in New York adopted the final modalities resolution for the third UN High-Level Meeting on NCDs (UN HLM). The meeting will take place on Thursday, 27 Sept., 10 am - 1 pm and 3 pm - 6 pm at UN Headquarters during the UN General Assembly High-Level week.
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Financing Dialogue hears about civil society advocacy for mobilising resources
Announcements | 11th April 2018
Participants at a session hosted by NCD Alliance at this week’s WHO dialogue on financing for NCDs discussed lessons learned about various examples of civil society advocacy for resource mobilisation in Denmark, Mali, Mexico.
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Civil society manifesto urges Americas leaders to attend High-Level Meeting on NCDs
Announcements | 11th April 2018
CSOs in the Americas are delivering a manifesto this week to Heads of State participating in the Summit of the Americas urging them to personally attend the High-Level Meeting on NCDs on 27 Sept.
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Taxes on unhealthy products can benefit poorest most – Lancet commission
Announcements | 04th April 2018
Taxes on unhealthy products have the potential to produce major health gains among the poorest in society, who are disproportionately affected by NCDs, according to an analysis released by a taskforce of The Lancet today.