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Three out of 10 people in the Americas are at increased risk of severe COVID-19 because of underlying conditions, PAHO Director says

World Health Organization

Three out of 10 people in the Americas are at increased risk of severe COVID-19 because of underlying conditions, PAHO Director says

Diabetes, kidney disease, hypertension, immunosuppressed and TB, place people at increased risk for more severe disease. Many of these conditions a..

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03 Aug 2020
Webinar ‘People at the center: challenges and solutions of PLWNCDS during the COVID-19 pandemic’

WHO Civil Society Working Group

Webinar ‘People at the center: challenges and solutions of PLWNCDS during the COVID-19 pandemic’

According to World Health Organization, People living with or affected by major non-communicable diseases (NCD) and conditions: such as chronic obs..

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23 Jun 2020
Webinar: Mobilizing Youth for NCD Prevention & Control during COVID-19

WHO Civil Society Working Group

Webinar: Mobilizing Youth for NCD Prevention & Control during COVID-19

According to World Health Organization, People living with or affected by major non-communicable diseases (NCD) and conditions: such as chronic obs..

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15 Jun 2020
Alcohol labelling policies: most countries lagging behind in promoting healthier choices

World Health Organization

Alcohol labelling policies: most countries lagging behind in promoting healthier choices

According to a new report, labelling of alcoholic beverages is not consistent or even considered in many countries in the WHO European Region. The ..

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08 Jun 2020
Delivering NCD services in a time of COVID-19 – stories from the field

World Health Organization

Delivering NCD services in a time of COVID-19 – stories from the field

A new WHO survey looks at the extent of the disruption of services for the prevention and treatment of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as card..

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05 Jun 2020
COVID-19 significantly impacts health services for noncommunicable diseases

World Health Organization

COVID-19 significantly impacts health services for noncommunicable diseases

GENEVA - Prevention and treatment services for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) have been severely disrupted since the COVID-19 pandemic began, acco..

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02 Jun 2020
Stop tobacco industry exploitation of children and young people

World Health Organization

Stop tobacco industry exploitation of children and young people

The World Health Organization is today launching a new kit for school students aged 13-17 to alert them to the tobacco industry tactics used to hoo..

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02 Jun 2020
WHO Manifesto for a healthy recovery from COVID-19

World Health Organization

WHO Manifesto for a healthy recovery from COVID-19

"The pandemic is a reminder of the intimate and delicate relationship between people and planet. Any efforts to make our world safer are doomed to ..

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02 Jun 2020
University of Oxford and WHO GCM/NCD stakeholders mapping survey

World Health Organization

University of Oxford and WHO GCM/NCD stakeholders mapping survey

Who do you go to for information on NCDs? Let us know through the University of Oxford and WHO GCM/NCD stakeholders mapping ..

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25 May 2020
Global webinar on palliative care & COVID-19: How People with Pre-Existing Palliative Care Needs are Affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic.

World Health Organization

Global webinar on palliative care & COVID-19: How People with Pre-Existing Palliative Care Needs are Affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Global Palliative Care Series webinar: How People with Pre-Existing Palliative Care Needs are Affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic. This Thurs..

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24 May 2020
HealthBuddy: a new chatbot to engage with communities in Europe and central Asia on COVID-19

World Health Organization

HealthBuddy: a new chatbot to engage with communities in Europe and central Asia on COVID-19

HealthBuddy, a multilingual interactive chatbot, is the newest tool to be launched as a resource for countries in Europe and central Asia in respon..

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24 May 2020
WHO report on health behaviours of 11–15-year-olds in Europe reveals more adolescents are reporting mental health concerns

World Health Organization

WHO report on health behaviours of 11–15-year-olds in Europe reveals more adolescents are reporting mental health concerns

The report compiles extensive data on the physical health, social relationships and mental well-being of 227 441 schoolchildren aged 11, 13 and 15,..

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24 May 2020
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