NCDs

The World Health Organization (WHO) and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have commenced distribution of critically-needed childhood cancer medicines in 2 of 6 pilot countries, through the Global Platform for Access …

Overview The Epidemiology and Disease Control Division, DoHS publishes a Guideline for Nationwide NCD Detection Campaign 2081. This campaign aims to conduct a month-long initiative to enhance early detection and …

Kathmandu Medical College Public Limited, the Public Health Foundation of India, and the University of Leicester, under the NIHR Global Health Research Centre for Multiple Long-Term Conditions, are pleased to announce a …

Overview The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) has released a new strategy for the prevention and control of cancer in the Nepal. This aims to improve the quality of …

Kathmandu / New Delhi | February 14, 2024: The World Health Organization congratulates Nepal for restricting levels of industrially produced trans-fatty acids in the food supply through a legislation, a  …

The World Health Organization (WHO) is releasing today new data that show a low global rate of taxes being applied to unhealthy products such as alcohol and sugary sweetened beverages …

World Diabetes Day 2023: Access to Diabetes Care– By Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia Access to quality healthcare is a fundamental human right, yet millions …

The World Health Organization (WHO) is seeking experts to serve as members of the Strategic and Technical Advisory Group on the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs). This “Call …

The research paper, published in the PLOS ONE journal, suggests that early identification and management of biological risk factors in younger age groups are essential to prevent their progression into …

World No Tobacco Day: “We need food, not tobacco”By Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia. The World No Tobacco Day is here again. Effective tobacco control …