The Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research has released the Health Reform Manual: Eight Practical Steps, a valuable resource for policymakers, researchers, health managers, and reform advocates working to …
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APO Health systems reviews template for authors
The Asia Pacific Observatory on Health Systems and Policies (APO) has released an updated template for Health Systems Reviews (HiTs), its flagship publication series supporting evidence-based health policymaking across countries.The …
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Multisectoral Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of NCDs, 2026-2030 (Draft)
Overview The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) has released the draft “Multisectoral Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) 2082–2087 (2026–2030)” and invites feedback from …
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National Standard Operating Procedure for Early Warning, Alert and Response System (EWARS), 2025
Overview The Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD) has released the updated National Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the Early Warning, Alert and Response System (EWARS) 2025. It incorporates critical …
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Priority Infectious Diseases for Community-Based Surveillance in Nepal
Overview The Government of Nepal, Ministry of Health and Population, recently endorsed the Community-Based Disease Surveillance Guideline, 2082. This guideline identifies 52 priority infectious diseases mandated for surveillance and reporting. …
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Community Based Disease Surveillance Guideline, 2082
Overview The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP), Nepal, has officially endorsed a new Guideline for Community-Based Disease Surveillance 2082. The guideline has been developed in line with the provisions …
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Political declaration of the fourth high-level meeting of the General Assembly on the prevention and control of NCDs and the promotion of mental health and well-being
Overview Leaders from across the world at the Eightieth United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) have adopted the political declaration to combat noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health challenges through a fully …
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Responding to the health financing emergency: Immediate response and longer-term shifts
Overview The World Health Organization (WHO) today released new guidance for countries on ways to counter the immediate and long-term effects of sudden and severe cuts to external funding, which …
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Taking a strategic approach to urban health: a guide for decision-makers
Overview The World Health Organization (WHO) launched a new guide for decision-makers titled Taking a Strategic Approach to Urban Health, offering practical strategies to advance a new phase of urban …
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Resolutions and Decisions of the WHO South-East Asia Regional Committee
The Seventy-eighth session of the WHO South-East Asia Regional Committee concluded with Member States deliberating on and adopting resolutions and decisions addressing key public health challenges to accelerate health for …