Announcements

Ghana launches national NCD Policy and Strategic Plan at Strategic Roundtable on NCDs

Announcements | 12th April 2022

This week, the Ghana NCD Alliance showed their support for the launch of Ghana’s new National Policy & Strategic Plan for the Prevention and Control of NCDs for 2022-2026.

Ghana, GhNCDA, Roundtable on NCDs
Policy brief makes undisputable case for investment in NCD prevention and care

Announcements | 12th April 2022

In a newly released policy brief, the NCD Alliance demonstrates that NCD investment must no longer be an afterthought to infectious diseases or neglected within health services.

NCD investment, NCD financing, invest to protect, SDGs
The new normal: too much like the old one?

Announcements | 12th April 2022

Katie Dain and Dr David Watkins co-sign an Op-Ed in Health Policy Watch calling on the urgent need to invest now in proven strategies to prevent and control NCDs.

Covid-19, media, Global Week for Action on NCDs, NCD financing
Barbados to improve population health and generate funds with higher sugary drinks tax

Announcements | 29th March 2022

The government of Barbados is taking action to improve population health by getting sugar consumption under control with a 20% tax on sweetened beverages.

sugar tax, Barbados, NCD financing, GW4A, invest to protect, fiscal policy, SSB, unhealthy diets, healthy food, obesity, Caribbean
Most countries can reduce NCD deaths by one third by 2030, study shows

Announcements | 28th March 2022

Nearly all countries in the world can reduce premature deaths from noncommunicable diseases, shows a Health Policy paper released as part of the Lancet NCD Countdown 2030.

Lancet, SDGs, WHO NCD, invest to protect, build back better, GW4A, NCD financing
Accelerating multi-stakeholder action on meaningful involvement in India

Announcements | 14th March 2022

Accelerating multi-stakeholder action on meaningful involvement in India – the Healthy India Alliance underscores the need for coordinated action.

Healthy India Alliance, Global Charter, meaningful involvement of people living with NCDs
Working for a stronger healthcare workforce in Malaysia and Egypt

Announcements | 28th February 2022

Alliances in Egypt and Malaysia discuss the future of the healthcare workforce as part of effective responses to noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and Universal Health Coverage (UHC).

national & regional NCD alliances, Advocacy Agenda, advocacy, universal health coverage, Advocacy Institute
A successful 1st National NCDs Conference in Bangladesh

Announcements | 28th February 2022

The first National NCDs Conference in Bangladesh convenes 800 delegates and focuses on equitable access to health services.

advocacy, people living with NCDs, Global Charter on Meaningful Involvement of People Living with NCDs

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