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The 2014 NCD Child Conference aims to further develop a vibrant platform for interaction, knowledge exchange and networking. It will build on the achievements of our 2012 NCD Child Conference to ensure the needs of children, adolescents and youth are a priority focus within the context of NCD action and the post 2015 agenda. The 2014 event will provide an opportunity to establish and strengthen regional partnerships - with a special focus on the Caribbean - as well as highlight current promising practices from around the world. |
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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
The Organising Committee is pleased to invite submissions of abstracts to be presented at the 2014 NCD Child Conference.
There will be two categories for submission
- Abstracts for the Young Health Scholarships 2014 (for those 24 and under) Abstracts for publication within the Conference Program.
- First time, as well as more experienced presenters are encouraged to apply. Share with others your research, case studies or new and innovative ways of practice.
All abstracts must be submitted online.
Please click here to access the abstract submission form and learn more.
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WHY WE MUST START EARLY TO PREVENT NCDS
In the Spring of 2013, Novo Nordisk and the Malaysian Ministry of Health signed a memorandum of understanding, making their partnership on the ‘Jom Mama’ diabetes prevention project official. The project was launched in November 2012 together with global partners, Steno Diabetes Center Denmark, University of Southampton UK and the University of Witwatersrand Johannesburg.
Over the next four years, the project aims to gather evidence that a pre-pregnancy health programme targeting young married couples can prevent diabetes, a disease that has increased 31.0% in Malaysia in just 5 years. Evidence from Developmental Health and Disease science shows that a woman’s health prior to and during pregnancy can influence her child’s risk of developing diabetes later in life.
To read the full details of this partnership, see here.
About Changing Future Health
The Jom Mama programme is the first research project worldwide under Novo Nordisk’s Changing Future Health programme to prevent diabetes and other non-communicable diseases. The Changing Future Health programme is based on developmental origins of health and disease research and advocates for early interventions across the life course as an important means to prevent chronic disease.
See Mark Hanson explain the Developmental Origins of Health and Disease
Read how young couples in Malaysia can help prevent the risk of NCDs in their future children
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Reflections after the Young Leaders in Diabetes Training
Read the latest blog post by our intern Elizabeth Rowley. Elizabeth shares her experience of the Young Leaders in Diabetes training at the World Diabetes Congress.
Elizabeth at the YLD training with Hakeem of the Nigerian Diabetes Online Community (far right) who is doing amazing things for people with diabetes in Nigeria. The president of the Ugandan Diabetes Association is pictured in the middle
The Young Leaders in Diabetes programme is the key driver in enhancing the lives of young people living with diabetes. The Young Leaders are committed to raising awareness of diabetes by being a powerful voice for prevention, education, access to quality care, improved quality of life, and the end of discrimination worldwide. The YLD programme supports the International Diabetes Federation in reaching its strategic plans. |
Notable Quotes
“Social equality is the only basis of human happiness.” (A letter written on August 1, 1970)
Nelson Mandela
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NCD Child wishes you and your loved ones a healthy and happy holiday season!
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YOUNG HEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS 2014
The Organising Committee is pleased to announce the availability of 4 x $500 travel scholarships to be awarded to abstract submissions from people aged under 24. These will be awarded to the four top abstracts submitted by young people and will preferentially be awarded one per submission category.
Those who are awarded a scholarship will have their conference registration fee waived and be given the opportunity to present their abstract at the meeting in person. An award certificate will be issued to the scholarship winners. Learn more.
Those abstracts accepted but not allocated a scholarship will be printed in the Conference Program for dissemination to participants
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Translational Global Health
Translational Global Health is an independent blog on the PLOS BLOGS Network, focusing on the field, concepts and challenges of Global Health. Dr Alessandro Demaio and his team of regular guest bloggers bring honest, pragmatic discussion – with a special interest in Non-Communicable Disease and Global Health 2.0.
With a team of regular contributors representing a wide spectrum of emerging Global Health leaders, lead-blogger Alessandro Demaio brings food for thought and discussion on a diverse range of Global Health topics including: epidemiology, health promotion & policy, social determinants, sustainability, urban design, culture, food policy and systems.
Read a recent blog by Shushmita Khan titled NCDs as a Barrier to Social and Economic Development in Asia. |
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Wheelchair Service Training Package - Intermediate Level now available
Following the release of the Wheelchair Service Training Package - Basic Level in July 2012, WHO has developed the Wheelchair Service Training Package - Intermediate Level, in partnership with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
The second part of the WHO wheelchair service training package series focuses on addressing the needs of people who have severe difficulties in walking and moving around and poor postural control. Special attention is given to the provision of appropriate wheelchairs for children who have poor postural control and are unable to sit upright independently.
Read more on the WHO website. |
WHO launches the MiNDbank
MiNDbank, a new WHO database went online this month, presenting a wealth of information about mental health, substance abuse, disability, human rights and the different policies, strategies, laws and service standards being implemented in different countries. It also contains key international documents and information. Launched on Human Rights Day, the platform is part of WHO’s QualityRights initiative, aiming to end human rights violations against people with mental health conditions. Read more here! |
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