Noticias

Colombian Supreme Court protects right to health in historic ruling

Announcements | 12 de abril de 2017

The Supreme Court defends the right to information and informed consumer consent. This historic ruling supports CSOs efforts to show the harmful effects of SSB on human health.
Depression: the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide

World Days | 6 de abril de 2017

According to the latest estimates from WHO, more than 300 million people are now living with depression. The new estimates have been released in the lead-up to World Health Day on 7 April.
Trinidad & Tobago - First National NCD Alliance launched in the Caribbean

Announcements | 29 de Marzo de 2017

It was a historic occasion in Trinidad this past 22 March, when nine CSOs came together to officially launch the Trinidad & Tobago NCD Alliance, the first of its kind in the Caribbean - a National NCD Alliance.
Birth of Zambia NCD Alliance

Announcements | 23 de Marzo de 2017

Zambia is currently experiencing a major increase in the burden of noncommunicable diseases, with mounting social and economic costs. In response, the Zambia NCD Alliance has been recently formed.
New film reveals the unseen world of TB from the inside out

World Days | 23 de Marzo de 2017

To coincide with World TB Day on 24 March, "The Lucky Specials" has been launched in the US. The film illustrates the unseen world of TB.
Same packaging, same shape and same color... but fakes!

World Days | 23 de Marzo de 2017

Antibiotics used to treat TB are some of the most commonly falsified medicines in the world, and not only hinder global progress on TB but also control of diabetes in people living with both diseases.
New national alcohol policy launched in Ghana

Announcements | 22 de Marzo de 2017

The Ghanaian Ministry of Health has launched this week a national alcohol policy aimed at regulating the production, distribution, sale, advertisement and consumption of alcohol in the country.
Women and NCDs: A call to action

World Days | 13 de Marzo de 2017

We are calling on governments to take urgent action to integrate NCDs into existing HIV/AIDS and maternal health programmes, ensure UHC, and adopt a gender and evidence-based approach to tackling NCDs.