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Public Health Agency of Canada

Quality of Life Framework for Canada: Lessons learned on multisectoral action for public health

Fact sheet

13 Jun 2024

Quality of Life Framework for Canada Canada’s Quality of Life Framework is an indicator framework that measures aspects of well-being important to people living in Canada. This holistic approach broadens the measurement of national progress from...

Fact sheetMultisectoral ActionMultistakeholder CollaborationHealth system strengthening, including governance and financing+1

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Public Health Agency of Canada

Multisectoral action 101 (Canada)

Fact sheet

13 Jun 2024

What is multisectoral action? Multisectoral action, or intersectoral action, refers to collaborations across different parts of society to improve the health of populations. These include joined efforts across health, social, and economic sectors,...

Fact sheetMultisectoral ActionHealth system strengthening, including governance and financing

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World Heart Federation (WHF)

A Complex Interplay: Navigating the Crossroads of Tobacco Use, Cardiovascular Disease, and the COVID-19 Pandemic

Publication

10 Jun 2024

The World Heart Federation policy brief, A Complex Interplay: Navigating the Crossroads of Tobacco Use, Cardiovascular Disease, and the COVID-19 Pandemic, explores the direct and indirect harmful interactions between tobacco use, cardiovascular disea...

PublicationCardiovascular DiseaseHealth Literacy DevelopmentHealth promotionTobacco use+2

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WHO Regional Office for Western Pacific

Closer to Home: Australian support makes dialysis accessible for thousands in Lao PDR

Lao People's Democratic Republic

10 Jun 2024

"It was difficult for patients to travel for [dialysis] treatment, especially due to the costs involved. Patients had to go to Vientiane, Khammouan province, other provinces, and even overseas,” says&nbsp;Dr. Sonephet Keoindavong, a specialist at Bolikhamxay Provincial Hospital, as he recalls the limited access to dialysis for his community. “I chose to become a doctor because I am passiona...

10 Jun 2024

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International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH), Louise Bannon

Fact Sheet: Understanding Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)

Fact sheet

07 Jun 2024

The International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH) has created a comprehensive fact sheet on venous thromboembolism (VTE). This resource provides essential information about the condition, including its causes, risk factors, symptoms and...

Fact sheetCardiovascular DiseaseHealth Literacy DevelopmentPrimary health careTobacco use+2

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07 Jun 2024

World Health Organization

Country perspectives in multisectoral and multistakeholder collaboration on NCDs: Towards an implementation agenda

Representatives from more than 20 Member States, World Health Organization (WHO) regional and country offices and civil society organizations participated in a two-day technical meeting on implementing multisectoral and multistakeholder collaboration on noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health conditions in Geneva this week. Introducing two brand-new technical publications – a compe...

07 Jun 2024

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PAN American Health Organization (PAHO)

Elimination of Cervical Cancer in Haiti: 10 Departments Now Equipped with Materials for Thermoablation of Precancerous Lesions

Haiti

07 Jun 2024

Port-au-Prince, June 7, 2024 (PAHO) - The Direction de la Santé de la Famille (DSF) and the Programme Nationale de Lutte contre le Sida (PNLS) of the Ministry of Public Health and Population (MSPP), with the full support of the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) and other MSPP partners including UNAIDS, a week of training, from May 27 to 31, 2024, in Les Cayes, on the screening and treat...

07 Jun 2024

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Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD), SCUBY

Driving Change: Scaling up an integrated care package for diabetes and hypertension in Cambodia, Slovenia and Belgium

Belgium

06 Jun 2024

The global prevalence of 9% for type 2 diabetes (T2D) and 31% for hypertension (HT) reflects the dominance of these two conditions in the global burden of disease. Effective interventions for prevention, detection, and management of both conditions are available, but do not reach all people in need as many countries struggle to scale up interventions effectively and sustainably.&nbsp; The&nbsp;...

06 Jun 2024

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Global Allergy & Airways Patient Platform

COPD Patient Empowerment: Guides

Guide

06 Jun 2024

Empowering patients is key to improving outcomes in chronic diseases like COPD. The Global Allergy &amp; Airways Patient Platform (GAAPP) highlights the importance of accessible, evidence-based guidance that enables patients, caregivers, and health p...

GuideChronic Respiratory DiseasesTobacco use

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WHO FCTC Secretariat

Infographic: 4.5 trillion cigarette butts end up littered in our lakes, oceans, and soil every year

Briefs & Fact Sheets

06 Jun 2024

An infographic that showcase the impact of the tobacco industry on the environment and health.

Briefs & Fact SheetsCancerCardiovascular DiseaseChronic Respiratory DiseasesEnvironment, climate change and healthHousehold and Outdoor Air PollutionTobacco use+4

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Discover Public Health

A qualitative assessment of multi-sectoral action for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Uttar Pradesh, India

Article

06 Jun 2024

Introduction Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) on the rise globally, especially affecting vulnerable populations in low- and middle-income countries. To tackle this, urgent and comprehensive actions are needed. The main preventable risk factors for...

ArticleMultisectoral ActionMultistakeholder CollaborationHealth system strengthening, including governance and financing+1

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PAN American Health Organization (PAHO)

Jamaica Rallies Against Tobacco Use by Empowering Youth on World No Tobacco Day 2024

Jamaica

04 Jun 2024

Kingston, Jamaica, June 4, 2024 (PAHO) - The National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) and the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Jamaica partnered with the PAHO/WHO Country Office and other key stakeholders to recognize “World No Tobacco Day” on Friday, May 31, 2024, under the theme “Protecting Children from Tobacco Industry Interference.” This year’s theme empowered young people to demand th...

04 Jun 2024

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