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First global meeting of NCD Directors in Geneva
Announcements | 19th February 2016
For the first time since the 2011 UN HL Summit on NCDs in New York national NCD Directors convened at WHO Headquarters in Geneva 15-17 February.
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Pan American Health Organization Nutrient Profile Model launched today
Announcements | 18th February 2016
The Pan American Health Organization Nutrient Profile Model was launched today in Washington DC. It is a tool to classify food and drink products that are in excess of critical nutrients such as sugars, salt, total fat, saturated fat and trans-fatty acids.
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"Carbonating the World" tracks soda industry in big tobacco's global footprints
Announcements | 09th February 2016
The University of Washington and the US Center for Science in the Public Interest have released today a very comprehensive report on the health impact and marketing of sugary drinks in low- and middle-income countries.
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New WHO report on ending childhood obesity
Announcements | 03rd February 2016
Together with World Cancer Research Fund International, NCD Alliance has welcomed the Final Report of the Commission on Ending Childhood Obesity (ECHO), published by the World Health Organisation on 25th January 2016 during the 168th meeting of the Executive Board.
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WHO 138th Executive Board: Highlights on NCDs
Announcements | 01st February 2016
Discussions at the 138th WHO Executive Board (EB) concluded on Saturday. Highlights on NCDs and other relevant agenda items are outlined here.
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NCDA and WCRFI welcome new WHO report on ending childhood obesity
Announcements | 26th January 2016
Joint statement in support of new child nutrition report released by WHO on ending childhood obesity: Final Report of the Commission on Ending Childhood Obesity (ECHO) -
Australian government wins plain packaging case against Philip Morris
Announcements | 18th December 2015
The federal government has won its case against tobacco giant Philip Morris Asia challenging Australia's tobacco plain-packaging laws. It means the former Australian Government's plain-packaging laws, introduced in 2011, will remain in place.
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Empowering patients to overcome stigma
Announcements | 17th December 2015
The NCD Alliance Supporters Consultation Group hosted this week editions of the NCD Cafe at the World Diabetes Congress in Vancouver, Canada, and the NCD Dialogues at the 46th Union World Conference on Lung Health in Cape Town, South Africa.