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International Society of Nephrology

Optimization of RAASi Therapy Toolkit

Briefs & Fact Sheets

23 Mar 2024

The toolkit, which is part of a wider joint cardiology-nephrology initiative, consists of focused and practical infographics on the optimization of RAASi therapy and management of related complications.

Briefs & Fact SheetsStrategy documentMultistakeholder Collaboration

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NCD Alliance

Financing Solutions for NCDs and Mental Health

Briefs & Fact Sheets

15 Mar 2024

This policy brief presents the NCD Alliance’s advocacy priorities for the 2nd Global Dialogue on Sustainable Financing for NCDs and Mental Health (GFD2) organized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Bank. Framed as a technical meet...

Briefs & Fact SheetsMultisectoral ActionMultistakeholder CollaborationHealth system strengthening, including governance and financing+1

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WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean

Addressing noncommunicable diseases in emergencies: a regional framework for action

Briefs & Fact Sheets

11 Mar 2024

The Eastern Mediterranean Region faces numerous emergencies due to natural and human-made hazards. These emergencies disrupt health systems, increasing morbidity and mortality from noncommunicable diseases (NCDs).&nbsp;The framework aims to integrate...

Briefs & Fact SheetsCancerCardiovascular DiseaseChronic Respiratory DiseasesDiabetesMental Health and Neurological ConditionsEmergency preparedness, prevention and responseHealth system strengthening, including governance and financingRefugee and migrant health+6

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United for Global Mental Health

BRIEF: FINANCING MENTAL HEALTH FOR ALL

Briefs & Fact Sheets

07 Mar 2024

With mental health at the forefront of the conversation in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the opportunity for once-in-a-generation change is being presented. The integration of mental health into universal health coverage (UHC) reforms during the...

Briefs & Fact SheetsMental Health and Neurological ConditionsHealth system strengthening, including governance and financing

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World Health Organization

Commercial determinants of health

Briefs & Fact Sheets

07 Mar 2024

Key facts Commercial determinants of health are the private sector activities that affect people’s health, directly or indirectly, positively or negatively. The private sector influences the social, physical and cultural environments throug...

Briefs & Fact SheetsSocial determinants of health

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World Health Organization

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Briefs & Fact Sheets

07 Mar 2024

Key facts Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death worldwide, causing 3.23 million deaths in 2019. Nearly 90% of COPD deaths in those under 70 years of age occur in low- and middle-income countries (LMI...

Briefs & Fact SheetsChronic Respiratory DiseasesHousehold and Outdoor Air PollutionTobacco use+1

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World Health Organization

Adolescent and young adult health

Briefs & Fact Sheets

07 Mar 2024

Key Facts: Over 1.5 million adolescents and young adults aged 10–24 years died in 2021, about 4500 every day. Young adolescents aged 10–14 years have the lowest risk of death among all age groups. Injuries (including road traffic injuri...

Briefs & Fact SheetsMaternal, newborn, child and adolescent health

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CLAN (Caring & Living As Neighbours)

WHO Briefing Paper: What will it take to achieve equitable access to essential medicines & equipment for the global CAH community?

Briefs & Fact Sheets

31 Jan 2024

In February 2022, the @MATES4Kids movement - a coalition of like-minded organisations and individuals committed to collaborative action aimed at identifying, implementing, and monitoring practical solutions to reduce the preventable mortality associa...

Briefs & Fact SheetsMultistakeholder CollaborationGender, equity and human rights

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CLAN (Caring & Living As Neighbours)

Child Rights Flyers

Briefs & Fact Sheets

31 Jan 2024

The United Nations’ Convention on the Rights of the Child clearly states all children with special health requirements have a right to the care needed to enable them to live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. Despite this, the sad re...

Briefs & Fact Sheets

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NCD Alliance

Neglected and in Crisis: NCDs as a Priority in Humanitarian Settings

Briefs & Fact Sheets

22 Jan 2024

Living with and managing a chronic condition can be challenging in any circumstances. However, people living with NCDs face even greater challenges when living in a humanitarian setting. Humanitarian emergencies threaten the health, safety or well...

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Secretariat of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control & its Protocols

The Global Case for Investment in Tobacco Control

Briefs & Fact Sheets

07 Jan 2024

Even though the prevalence and absolute number of current tobacco users aged 15 years old or older has declined steadily in the 20 years since the adoption of the WHO FCTC, the journey is far from over. Over 8.7 million lives continue to be lost each...

Briefs & Fact SheetsCancerCardiovascular DiseaseChronic Respiratory DiseasesHealth promotionHealth system strengthening, including governance and financingSocial determinants of healthTobacco use+5

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World Health Organization

Depressive disorder (depression)

Briefs & Fact Sheets

07 Dec 2023

Key facts Depression is a common mental disorder. Globally, an estimated 5% of adults suffer from depression. More women are affected by depression than men. Depression can lead to suicide. There is effective treatment for mild, moderat...

Briefs & Fact SheetsMental Health and Neurological Conditions

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