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Slowing progression of chronic kidney disease – time to reconsider treatment choice?

The George Institute for Global Health

Slowing progression of chronic kidney disease – time to reconsider treatment choice?

As many as 1.7 million Australians have chronic kidney disease (CKD) and each year around 3,000 progress to end-stage kidney disease requiring dial..

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22 Oct 2020
Statement from The George Institute on new Closing the Gap targets

The George Institute for Global Health

Statement from The George Institute on new Closing the Gap targets

The George Institute for Global Health welcomes the new national agreement on Closing the Gap. The landmark reforms are a culmination of generation..

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22 Oct 2020
Sixth Annual meeting of the “Friends of the Task Force” Working with Member States to deliver the NCD-related SDG targets during and beyond COVID-19

The George Institute for Global Health

Sixth Annual meeting of the “Friends of the Task Force” Working with Member States to deliver the NCD-related SDG targets during and beyond COVID-19

On 24 September 2020, the Friends of the Task Force met in the margins of the high-level segment of the 75thsession of the United Nations General A..

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20 Oct 2020
Building forward better: A new approach to mobilize investment for noncommunicable diseases

NCD Alliance

Building forward better: A new approach to mobilize investment for noncommunicable diseases

During the first-ever virtual 75th United Nations General Assembly, NCD Alliance co-hosted a high-level roundtable with the Norwegian Ministry..

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19 Oct 2020
CONNECTing patients to better outcomes through digital technology

The George Institute for Global Health

CONNECTing patients to better outcomes through digital technology

The George Institute for Global Health Digital health apps have the potential to improve health behaviours and outcomes, in an easy and sus..

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18 Oct 2020
WHO publishes guidance on climate resilient and environmentally sustainable health care facilities

World Health Organization

WHO publishes guidance on climate resilient and environmentally sustainable health care facilities

As our climate changes, health systems and health care facilities come under mounting pressure, making it harder for health professionals to keep p..

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13 Oct 2020
Global challenge for movement on mental health kicks off as lack of investment in mental health leaves millions without access to services

World Health Organization

Global challenge for movement on mental health kicks off as lack of investment in mental health leaves millions without access to services

A global social media challenge to get the world moving on mental health is launched today with a call for a massive scale-up in investment in ment..

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09 Oct 2020
Webinar HEARTS in the Americas new developments and resources

World Health Organization

Webinar HEARTS in the Americas new developments and resources

This webinar will provide more details about the new resources in HEARTS that aim to strengthen and provide global guidance for CVD risk reduction ..

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02 Oct 2020
Ensuring access to NCD services: spotlight on the key role of primary care

Primary Care International

Ensuring access to NCD services: spotlight on the key role of primary care

People living with chronic diseases – otherwise known as Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) – are at greater risk of becoming severely ill or dyi..

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02 Oct 2020
Noncommunicable diseases increase risk of dying from COVID-19 in Africa

World Health Organization

Noncommunicable diseases increase risk of dying from COVID-19 in Africa

There is increasing evidence that Africans living with noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as hypertension and diabetes are more likely to suffer ..

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02 Oct 2020
WHO and UNICEF recommit to accelerating health and well-being at all ages

World Health Organization

WHO and UNICEF recommit to accelerating health and well-being at all ages

The World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF today signed a new collaborative framework which will accelerate joint public health efforts th..

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02 Oct 2020
Building back better after COVID-19: The research agenda

The George Institute for Global Health

Building back better after COVID-19: The research agenda

The video brings together some of George Institute's experts and partners around the world to consider the importance and impact of COVID-19 on NCD..

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02 Oct 2020
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