Knowledge Action Portal on NCDs

News

353 News
Short
Have you heard of white snus? A Swedish tobacco control activist rings the alarm

WHO Regional Office for Europe

Have you heard of white snus? A Swedish tobacco control activist rings the alarm

“There is a lot of talk about Sweden becoming smoke-free, but this is a narrative that has been created by the tobacco industry,” warns Helen S..

News

29 May 2024
International respiratory societies warn of dangers of novel tobacco products and predatory marketing

Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS)

International respiratory societies warn of dangers of novel tobacco products and predatory marketing

On World No Tobacco Day 2024 (31 May), the Forum of International Respir..

News

28 May 2024
Launch of the Compendium report on multisectoral actions for the prevention and control of NCDs and mental health conditions

World Health Organization

Launch of the Compendium report on multisectoral actions for the prevention and control of NCDs and mental health conditions

Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) and mental health conditions continue to pose one of today’s most ..

News

27 May 2024
WHO Symposium on Meaningful Engagement: Day 2 Recap

World Health Organization

WHO Symposium on Meaningful Engagement: Day 2 Recap

Continuing the work started on the first day of the WHO Symposium on Mea..

News

16 May 2024
WHO Symposium on Meaningful Engagement: Day 1 Recap

World Health Organization

WHO Symposium on Meaningful Engagement: Day 1 Recap

More than 200 participants attended the first day of the WHO Symposium o..

News

15 May 2024
WDF and NNF announce new strategic partnership to accelerate NCD prevention and care

World Diabetes Foundation

WDF and NNF announce new strategic partnership to accelerate NCD prevention and care

World Diabetes Foundation (WDF) and Novo Nordisk Foundation ..

News

08 May 2024
How to get involved: Fourth High-level Meeting of the UN General Assembly on the prevention and control of NCDs

World Health Organization

How to get involved: Fourth High-level Meeting of the UN General Assembly on the prevention and control of NCDs

Background The Fourth High-level Meeting of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly on the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Dis..

News

06 May 2024
WHO Symposium on Meaningful Engagement of people living with NCDs, mental health, and neurological conditions.

World Health Organization

WHO Symposium on Meaningful Engagement of people living with NCDs, mental health, and neurological conditions.

In preparation of the 4th High-Level Meeting of the Unit..

News

01 May 2024
Nicole Lee: Survivor and advocate for ending violence against women with disabilities

World Health Organization

Nicole Lee: Survivor and advocate for ending violence against women with disabilities

As WHO releases a policy brief on violence against women with disability, ..

News

25 Apr 2024
Joint WHO-FIP statement on the role of pharmacists in tobacco cessation

International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)

Joint WHO-FIP statement on the role of pharmacists in tobacco cessation

A The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) and the World Health Organization (WHO) are urging national tobacco control programmes and phar..

News

24 Apr 2024
Round 2 Grant Opportunity: Adressing Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

CLAN (Caring & Living As Neighbours)

Round 2 Grant Opportunity: Adressing Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

  The @MATES4Kids (Maximising Access To Essential Supplies for Children)..

News

22 Apr 2024
KAP User Guide Series: How to join and use communities of practice

World Health Organization

KAP User Guide Series: How to join and use communities of practice

Here is how KAP users can join and navigate the digital communities of practice hosted on the platform. KAP Communities o..

News

18 Apr 2024
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, serve personalized ads or content, and analyze our traffic. By clicking "Accept All", you consent to our use of cookies. Read More