Non- Communicable Diseases (NCDs)

News Nepal Mental Health Initiative represents a collective effort by six local organizations (Global Shapers Kathmandu Hub, ANTARANG, YUWA, Happy Minds, Nepal Institute for Research and Communications (NIRC), and Pahilo…

The WHO European Office for the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases (NCD Office) is coordinating a new training course on noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), which is jointly developed by WHO…

Overview The World Health Organization today released its largest review of world mental health since the turn of the century. The detailed work provides a blueprint for governments, academics, health professionals, civil…

Overview In May 2015 the World Health Organization published a Technical Note on how WHO will report in 2017 to the United Nations General Assembly on the progress achieved in…

Overview The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) today unveiled the “Multi-sectoral Action Plan for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases 2021-2025” approved by the decision of the Council of…

Overview The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) has endorsed a new guideline to provide financial support to those who have had a kidney transplant, under kidney dialysis services, cancer…

Overview The World Obesity Day is a unified day of action that calls for a cohesive, cross-sector response to the obesity crisis takes place on 4 March. It was convened…

The World Health Organization launched  ‘Quit Tobacco App’ to help people kick the cigarette butt and give up use of tobacco in all forms – including smokeless and other newer…

Overview World COPD Day has been organized by Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) in collaboration with the World Health Organization each year in November since 2002. The…

Overview World Diabetes Day (WDD) was initiated in 1991 by International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the World Health Organization (WHO) in response to growing concerns about the escalating health threat posed…