NCD prevention
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NCDA statement on the WHO "3 by 35" initiative to increase real prices on tobacco, alcohol and SSBs
02nd July 2025
NCD Alliance fully backs the WHOs "3 by 35" initiative because raising taxes on unhealthy products delivers a triple win - saving lives, reducing health costs, and generating much needed revenue.
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Physical inactivity report: a wake-up call ahead of 2025 High-Level Meeting on NCDs
05th July 2024
More and more adults worldwide are not doing enough physical activity, which in turn will increase the number of people living with noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), says a new report.
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Lived experience advocates share their stories around health equity and UHC in NCD Diaries new series
20th February 2024
From living in humanitarian settings to being unable to pay for medicines or treatment, lived experience advocates tell us about the challenges they faced in the fifth series of the NCD Diaries project on the theme of Equity and UHC.
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We are what we drink: WHO tax policy resources aim to lower consumption of alcohol and sugary drinks
05th December 2023
Alcohol and sugary drinks are two major drivers of NCDs, and raising taxes on these products is proven effective for lowering consumption. New World Health Organization resources provide a potent tool for governments who want to protect their people from these harmful substances.