Noticias

NCDs among top priorities for CSW61

Announcements | 8 de Marzo de 2017

Several of the side events during the 61st Session of the Commission on the Status of Women will focus on NCDs, including two events cohosted by the NCD Alliance on Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 March.
The Union calls for revision of WHO antibiotic priority list

Announcements | 1 de Marzo de 2017

The Union demanded today to the World Health Organization to include TB in the Global priority list of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, published on 27 February. Read full letter by José Luis Castro.
WHO backs South Africa commitment to tax sugary drinks

Announcements | 23 de febrero de 2017

The World Health Organization strongly supports this week announcement by South Africa to implement a tax on sugary beverages, as part of the country’s campaign to address the NCD epidemic.
Strengthening multisectoral partnerships in the Caribbean

Announcements | 22 de febrero de 2017

Over 50 stakeholders from 11 Caribbean territories met in Antigua and Barbuda last week to discuss NCD advocacy, accountability and conflict of interest in the region.
CSW61: Healthy women, healthy livelihoods

Announcements | 20 de febrero de 2017

This event, to be held on 15 March by the NCD Alliance and partners, will examine the linkages between women’s health, NCDs, and livelihoods.
Turning the tide on obesity and unhealthy diets in Europe

Announcements | 15 de febrero de 2017

WHO EURO Public Health Panorama calls for the submission of papers for a special issue on obesity and unhealthy diets in the WHO European Region.
World Cancer Day: WHO calls to focus on diagnosing and treating the disease earlier

World Days | 3 de febrero de 2017

New guidance from WHO, launched ahead of World Cancer Day (4 February), aims to improve the chances of survival for people living with cancer by ensuring that health services can focus on diagnosing and treating the disease earlier.
NCDs addressed extensively by the 140th WHO Executive Board

Announcements | 1 de febrero de 2017

Among the developments arising during the 140th WHO EB, the list of candidates for the role of WHO Director General was shortened, preparations for the 2018 UN HLM on NCDs were discussed, and a recommendaiton was made for the 70th WHA to adopt a global action plan on the response to dementia.