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  Country Programme on Viral Hepatitis Prevention and Control

Mongolia has the highest rate of liver cancer and liver cancer mortality in the world. Over 95% of liver cancer cases are associated with hepatitis B and/or C infection. (...) The main objective of this meeting was to discuss the burden of viral hepatitis, liver-related diseases including liver cancer, and to develop strategic actions for combatting viral hepatitis. (...) As a follow up to this recommendation, WHO explored possible collaboration with the US public health institutions on implementation of the demonstration initiative in Mongolia holding discussions with US National Institute of Health (NIH) and CDC during Mongolia-US scientific workshop on “Viral Hepatitis and Primary Liver Cancer” held in Ulaanbaatar in September 2015. Currently, WHO continues to provide support in development of a proposal of the demonstration initiative.

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efforts must continue as risks persist: WHO 23 August 2019 Departmental news Influenza experts in WHO’s South East Asia and Western Pacific regions participate in the 13th bi-regional meeting of the National Influenza Centers and Influenza surveillance in Mongolia 25 November 2019 Statement Intensify action to eliminate violence against women 18 November 2019 Statement Adopt and implement high-impact interventions to secure the future of antibiotics and rollback the global AMR crisis 14 November 2019 Statement To tackle diabetes, strengthen primary health care and empower families 9 October 2019 Statement Develop and implement strategies to prevent suicide and promote mental health 6 September 2019 News release Accelerate efforts to eliminate cervical cancer: WHO 4 September 2019 News release Member countries of WHO South-East Asia Region pledge to strengthen Emergency Preparedness 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 (current) 8 9 10 » 15 April 2020 News release WHO’s polio surveillance team, other field staff join COVID19 fight 7 April 2020 News release Countries in WHO South-East Asia Region need 1.9 million more nurses, midwives to achieve health for all 3 April 2020 News release COVID19: WHO calls for stronger whole of society approach in South-East Asia Region 17 March 2020 News release WHO calls for urgent, aggressive actions to combat COVID-19, as cases soar in South-East Asia Region 7 March 2020 Statement Achieve gender equality in this generation 4 March 2020 News release WHO emphasizes on agile response capacities, as South-East Asia Region confirms more COVID-19 cases 3 March 2020 Statement Strengthen health systems to prevent, detect and treat birth defects 27 January 2020 News release Readiness is the key to detect, combat spread of the new coronavirus 16 October 2019 Departmental news Global and regional experts emphasize that combatting Nipah virus infection in the region requires concerted efforts of multi-stakeholders in multiple areas in the expert consultation held in New Delhi, India 20 August 2019 Departmental news Informal consultation for the development of a Regional Laboratory Network to augment national laboratory capacity for public health emergencies 26 December 2019 News release 15 years of Indian Ocean tsunami - WHO South-East Asia Region continues to prioritize preparedness to respond to public health emergencies 10 December 2019 News release WHO congratulates Sri Lanka for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV, Syphilis 4 December 2019 News release Malaria on the decline in WHO South-East Asia Region; efforts must continue as risks persist: WHO 23 August 2019 Departmental news Influenza experts in WHO’s South East Asia and Western Pacific regions participate in the 13th bi-regional meeting of the National Influenza Centers and Influenza surveillance in Mongolia 25 November 2019 Statement Intensify action to eliminate violence against women 18 November 2019 Statement Adopt and implement high-impact interventions to secure the future of antibiotics and rollback the global AMR crisis 14 November 2019 Statement To tackle diabetes, strengthen primary health care and empower families 9 October 2019 Statement Develop and implement strategies to prevent suicide and promote mental health 6 September 2019 News release Accelerate efforts to eliminate cervical cancer: WHO 4 September 2019 News release Member countries of WHO South-East Asia Region pledge to strengthen Emergency Preparedness 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 (current) 8 9 10 » Quick links Newsroom Data Publications Bookshop About us Overview Governance Partnerships Help Contact us Press Careers Email scams Privacy Legal Notice © 2022 WHO

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  WHO | The Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products: Questions and Answers

One major conclusion is that transnational organized crime markets are global in scale; strategies to address them should also be global. [5] The principles of combating transnational organized crime also apply to the illicit tobacco trade: the global scope and multifaceted nature of the illicit tobacco trade require a coordinated international response. (...) If most of the source, transit and destination countries ratify the Protocol, the illicit cigarette market is expected to be reduced significantly. [8] 6.2 Combating illicit trade requires a better understanding of its scope Parties should not rely on tobacco industry estimates for measuring the illicit market in their country. (...) A methodological guide for understanding and measuring cigarette-tax avoidance and evasion was developed in 2015 by Tobacconomics and may help Parties to undertake such reports. [10] 6.3 The tobacco industry is not a partner in implementing the Protocol In the Preamble to the Protocol, Parties are reminded “to be alert to any efforts by the tobacco industry to undermine or subvert strategies to combat illicit trade in tobacco products and the need to be informed of activities of the tobacco industry that have a negative impact on strategies to combat illicit trade in tobacco products”.

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  UN calls for healthy diet, exercise to fight rising death toll from chronic diseases | | 1UN News

UN calls for healthy diet, exercise to fight rising death toll from chronic diseases | | 1UN News Skip to main content Welcome to the United Nations Language العربية 中文 English Français Русский Español Português Kiswahili Other Hindi हिंदी Global UN News Global perspective Human stories Search Search Advanced Search Main navigation Home Africa Americas Asia Pacific Middle East Europe UN Art and Gifts History Corner Topics Peace and Security Economic Development Humanitarian Aid Climate and Environment Human Rights UN Affairs Women Law and Crime Prevention Health Culture and Education SDGs Migrants and Refugees In depth Interviews Features Photo Stories News in Brief The Lid is On UN Gender Focus UN and Africa UN Podcasts Secretary-General Spokesperson All Statements Selected Speeches Press Encounters Official Travels Media UN Video UN Photo Meeting Coverage Media Accreditation Webtv Audio and Subscription Audio Hub Subscribe UN calls for healthy diet, exercise to fight rising death toll from chronic diseases Facebook Twitter Print Email UN calls for healthy diet, exercise to fight rising death toll from chronic diseases 23 April 2003 Calling for decisive action on a global scale, two leading United Nations agencies today launched an experts’ report on a healthy diet low in saturated fats, sugars and salt and high in vegetables and fruits, coupled with regular exercise, in order to combat rapidly growing death rates from diseases such as cancer, obesity and diabetes. Launched in Rome by the Food and Agriculture Organization ( FAO ) and the World Health Organization (WHO), the report examines the best available scientific evidence on the relationship of diet, nutrition and physical activity to chronic illness such as cardiovascular diseases, several forms of cancer, diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis and dental disease. (...) It concludes that a diet low in saturated fats, sugars and salt, and high in vegetables and fruits, together with regular physical activity, will have a major impact on combating this high toll of death and disease. “Cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancers, obesity – these are no longer rich country problems,” WHO Director-General Gro Harlem Brundtland said.

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  REGIONAL ACTION PLAN

It is believed that many cases are not reported due to the involvement of family members and the absence of a monitoring mechanism. In an effort to combat these violations including stemming the root causes, the UN Independent Expert on the enjoyment of persons with albinism in collaboration with various AU mechanisms including the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child, as well as other international development partners,[footnoteRef:1] have contributed to the development of a regional action plan. [1: The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), UNESCO, UNICEF, UNDP etc] This plan consists of the recommendations made by various human rights bodies and mechanisms at the UN and AU levels which have been distilled into concrete and specific measures achievable over the immediate, short to medium term (0 to 5 years) while triggering long term initiatives (beyond five years). (...) Allow civil society space Accountability measures Priority area Responsible Party Time Frame Ideas on How / Comments 1 Combat impunity; Prioritize prosecution of cases of attacks State I to M Train prosecutors & investigators through handbook (existing best practice). (...) Include PWA in disability policy and benefits. 3 Skin cancer : access to adequate health care State I to L Provide system wide distribution of sun protection creams and provide cancer, and pre-cancer treatment at no cost.

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  “Stop hepatitis B and liver cancer. Vaccinate at birth”: The Regional Immunization Week message for

Western Pacific Japan Home Health Topics Our work News Emergencies About us Home / News / Detail / “Stop hepatitis B and liver cancer. Vaccinate at birth”: The Regional Immunization Week message for the Western Pacific Region “Stop hepatitis B and liver cancer. (...) Chronic (long-) hepatitis B infection can lead to serious and potentially fatal complications like liver cirrhosis and liver cancer. An estimated 600 000 people die worldwide each year from causes related to hepatitis B. (...) “That’s an achievable target, but to reach it we need greater awareness among the public and the health-care sector, along with continued investment,” said Dr Mark Jacobs, Director of the Division of Combating Communicable Diseases in the WHO Western Pacific Region.

Score: 1122701.8 - https://www.who.int/japan/news...for-the-western-pacific-region

  “Stop hepatitis B and liver cancer. Vaccinate at birth”: The Regional Immunization Week message for

Western Pacific Republic of Korea Home Health topics Our work News Emergencies About us Home / News / Detail / “Stop hepatitis B and liver cancer. Vaccinate at birth”: The Regional Immunization Week message for the Western Pacific Region “Stop hepatitis B and liver cancer. (...) Chronic (long-) hepatitis B infection can lead to serious and potentially fatal complications like liver cirrhosis and liver cancer. An estimated 600 000 people die worldwide each year from causes related to hepatitis B. (...) “That’s an achievable target, but to reach it we need greater awareness among the public and the health-care sector, along with continued investment,” said Dr Mark Jacobs, Director of the Division of Combating Communicable Diseases in the WHO Western Pacific Region.

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  “Stop hepatitis B and liver cancer. Vaccinate at birth”: The Regional Immunization Week message for

Select language Select language English ລາວ Western Pacific Lao People's Democratic Republic Home Health topics Our work News Emergencies About us Home / News / Detail WPRO / “Stop hepatitis B and liver cancer. Vaccinate at birth”: The Regional Immunization Week message for the Western Pacific Region “Stop hepatitis B and liver cancer. (...) Chronic (long-) hepatitis B infection can lead to serious and potentially fatal complications like liver cirrhosis and liver cancer. An estimated 600 000 people die worldwide each year from causes related to hepatitis B. (...) “That’s an achievable target, but to reach it we need greater awareness among the public and the health-care sector, along with continued investment,” said Dr Mark Jacobs, Director of the Division of Combating Communicable Diseases in the WHO Western Pacific Region.

Score: 1122701.8 - https://www.who.int/laos/news/...for-the-western-pacific-region

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World Health Organization Western Pacific Tokelau Home Health topics Our work News Emergencies About us Follow us News WHO/Yoshi Shimizu © Credits News from the South Pacific All → 13 October 2022 Joint News Release Marshall Islands partners with WHO to increase resilience to climate change and pandemics The Ministry of Health and Human Services (MOHHS) and Ministry of Environment Climate Change Directorate (CCD) of the Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI) are partnering with the Wor ... 3 October 2022 Joint News Release Fiji offers expanded support to those who want to quit tobacco The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MoHMS) launched Fiji’s expanded tobacco cessation services at an event in Suva last week, together with the World Health Organization ( ... 19 September 2022 Joint News Release Solomon Islands boosts efforts to prevent and treat cervical cancer The Solomon Islands Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) is stepping up efforts to prevent and treat cervical cancer. (...) Social Media Facebook Twitter Tweets by WHOWPRO Events All → Universal Health Coverage Day 2022 12 December 2022 The Fourth Regional Forum of the WHO Collaborating Centres in the Western Pacific 28 – 29 November 2022 More news from WHO 28 October 2022 Media release Les Ministres de la santé d’Asie-pacifique s’engagent à répondre aux besoins des laissés-pour-compte, à lutter contre le cancer du col de l’utérus et à promouvoir la santé mentale Au cours de la dernière journée de la soixante-treizième session du Comité régional de l’Organisation mondiale de la Santé (OMS) pour le Pacifique occidental, les représentants ont ... 28 October 2022 Media release Asia-Pacific health ministers work to reach the unreached, combat cervical cancer and promote mental health During the final day of the seventy-third session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for the Western Pacific, delegates endorsed frameworks that aim to reach ... 27 October 2022 Media release Les responsables de la santé prennent des mesures visant à prévenir et à maîtriser les maladies non transmissibles et à transformer les soins de santé primaires en Asie-Pacifique Les responsables de la santé des États et Territoires de la Région Pacifique occidental de l’Organisation mondiale de la Santé (OMS) ont approuvé aujourd’hui un cadre pour la préve ...

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Western Pacific Tokelau Home Health topics Our work News Emergencies About us Follow us News WHO/Yoshi Shimizu © Credits News from the South Pacific All → 13 October 2022 Joint News Release Marshall Islands partners with WHO to increase resilience to climate change and pandemics The Ministry of Health and Human Services (MOHHS) and Ministry of Environment Climate Change Directorate (CCD) of the Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI) are partnering with the Wor ... 3 October 2022 Joint News Release Fiji offers expanded support to those who want to quit tobacco The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MoHMS) launched Fiji’s expanded tobacco cessation services at an event in Suva last week, together with the World Health Organization ( ... 19 September 2022 Joint News Release Solomon Islands boosts efforts to prevent and treat cervical cancer The Solomon Islands Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) is stepping up efforts to prevent and treat cervical cancer. (...) Social Media Facebook Twitter Tweets by WHOWPRO Events All → Universal Health Coverage Day 2022 12 December 2022 The Fourth Regional Forum of the WHO Collaborating Centres in the Western Pacific 28 – 29 November 2022 More news from WHO 28 October 2022 Media release Les Ministres de la santé d’Asie-pacifique s’engagent à répondre aux besoins des laissés-pour-compte, à lutter contre le cancer du col de l’utérus et à promouvoir la santé mentale Au cours de la dernière journée de la soixante-treizième session du Comité régional de l’Organisation mondiale de la Santé (OMS) pour le Pacifique occidental, les représentants ont ... 28 October 2022 Media release Asia-Pacific health ministers work to reach the unreached, combat cervical cancer and promote mental health During the final day of the seventy-third session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for the Western Pacific, delegates endorsed frameworks that aim to reach ... 27 October 2022 Media release Les responsables de la santé prennent des mesures visant à prévenir et à maîtriser les maladies non transmissibles et à transformer les soins de santé primaires en Asie-Pacifique Les responsables de la santé des États et Territoires de la Région Pacifique occidental de l’Organisation mondiale de la Santé (OMS) ont approuvé aujourd’hui un cadre pour la préve ...

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