UNGA 76 events round up!
The 76th UN General Assembly High-Level General Debate begins today Tuesday 21 September through to Monday 27 September 2021, focusing on "Building resilience through hope - to recover from COVID-19, rebuild sustainability, respond to the needs of the planet, respect the rights of people, and revitalize the United Nations". Below, you'll find some special events on NCDs.
- Wednesday 22 September 2021 - a WHO session on meeting NCD and mental health-related SDG targets, hosted by the UN Interagency Task Force on NCDs. Join panellists from various organisations including Katie Dain, CEO of the NCD Alliance.
- Friday 24 September 2021 - a special side event organised by NCD Alliance, Viatris and the American College of Cardiology on working together to support people living with NCDs and HIV.
- Monday 27 September 2021 - an official UNGA 76 side event commemorating 10 years since the first Political Declaration on the Prevention and Control of NCDs, hosted by WHO, the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the NCD Alliance.
- Tuesday 28 September 2021 - join NCD Alliance and partners for the launch of the Facing Foward video series with BBC StoryWorks, sharing the stories of people living with NCDs around the world.
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Main image: © NCD Alliance
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Don't miss the launch of the new Facing Forward series!
After an incredible performance of the Turning the Tide series, the NCD Alliance is launching a second series titled 'Facing Forward'. Produced by BBC StoryWorks, this series will continue to raise awareness of NCDs and highlight the stories of people living with them across the globe. Join us for the launch on Tuesday 28 September 2021, 2:00 p.m CEST! We will be joined by a panel of people with NCDs, award-winning journalist and broadcaster Marverine Cole, and Anne Lise Ryel, President of NCD Alliance.
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World Alzheimer's Month: Know Alzheimer's, Know Dementia
This September marks the tenth anniversary of World Alzheimer's Month, and the theme for 2021 is 'Know Alzheimer's, Know Dementia.' It is all about the power of knowledge, shining a light on the warning signs of dementia, and the importance of a timely diagnosis. Find out more in a new blog by Alzheimer's Disease International, and read key findings on the topic.
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Solutions to addressing and managing diabetes
With access to the proper care and support, young people living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) will not only survive but can thrive by living healthy and fulfilling lives despite their diagnosis. To further amplify youth voices and increase awareness of T1D, join NCD Child and young people for another #YouthBeyondT1D dialogue! Register below to join.
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Job - United States
Media Communications Manager - Vital Strategies
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Making the case for integrating NCDs
A new report by The George Institute for Global Health and the NCD Alliance argues that decade-long political commitments to integrate noncommunicable disease (NCD) services with services for priority groups for major global health initiatives such as HIV/AIDS, TB, malaria and maternal and child health have not translated into reality. Healthcare in many countries does not yet respond to the needs of people living with NCDs, which have come to be the leading causes of death and disability worldwide.
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NCDs can no longer be neglected in health responses
The Global NCD Agenda for Resilience and Recovery from COVID-19 offers win-win solutions for leaders, policymakers and other key decision-makers to build back better and equitably after COVID-19. The recommendations fall under three pillars for transformative action – Governance, Prevention and Health Systems – which you can read in a new digital report.
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Africa NCDs Network discusses opportunities for NCDs and UHC
Ahead of this year's Regional Committee Meeting for Africa (AFRO RCM), the Africa NCDs Network hosted a virtual event on 12 August 2021 to discuss opportunities to position NCDs and UHC at the AFRO RCM. As a result, a statement was submitted and read at the AFRO RCM, highlighting the fight against cervical cancer and other NCDs in the region.
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Job - Beijing
Communications Officer - The George Institute for Global Health
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