Investing in noncommunicable disease control generates major financial and health gains
A new WHO report launched today shows that the world’s poorest countries can gain US$350 billion by 2030 by scaling up investments in...
WHO to establish high-level commission on noncommunicable diseases
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), announced today the establishment of a new...
WHO launches Noncommunicable Diseases Progress Monitor
Governments are making limited progress, so more action is needed to address NCDs and main risk factors to meet global targets to reduce...
Oman beating NCDs at the souk, the restaurant and the bakery doors
From smoke-free souks to low-salt bread, businesses and communities in the Sultanate of Oman are leading the charge against...
Islamic Republic of Iran on a fast-track to beating noncommunicable diseases
Implementation of IraPEN, Iran’s adaptation of WHO’s Package of essential noncommunicable disease (PEN) interventions for primary health...
Worldwide, 81% of school-aged children are not active enough
A lack of physical activity is a significant risk factor for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as stroke, diabetes, and cancer. Less...
Countries start to act on noncommunicable diseases but need to speed up efforts to meet global commi
A new WHO report highlights the need to intensify national action to meet the global targets governments have agreed to protect people...