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Pacific leadership in new WHO global commission on noncommunicable diseases
Pacific leadership in new WHO global commission on noncommunicable diseases
13 March 2018
News release
Suva, Fiji
Globally communities are struggling to cope with the growing burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancers. In another step forward in combatting this epidemic, WHO has established an Independent Global High-level Commission on Noncommunicable Diseases, where the Tongan Minister of Health and Public Enterprises, Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala, has been appointed as one of the commissioners who will help raise awareness of the issues and experiences of NCDs in the Pacific.
(...) This is why we have developed and are implementing a National Strategy for combatting NCDs , which localises global guidelines and sets forth realistic, achievable actions for our entire community. (...) As a Commissioner, I look forward to being part of the global discussion to come up with practical solutions that can be applied in the Pacific”.
Combatting NCDs, and promoting mental health and wellbeing, are major priorities for WHO in the Pacific.
Language:English
Score: 1038963.2
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https://www.who.int/tuvalu/new...on-on-noncommunicable-diseases
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Pacific leadership in new WHO global commission on noncommunicable diseases
Pacific leadership in new WHO global commission on noncommunicable diseases
13 March 2018
News release
Suva, Fiji
Globally communities are struggling to cope with the growing burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancers. In another step forward in combatting this epidemic, WHO has established an Independent Global High-level Commission on Noncommunicable Diseases, where the Tongan Minister of Health and Public Enterprises, Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala, has been appointed as one of the commissioners who will help raise awareness of the issues and experiences of NCDs in the Pacific.
(...) This is why we have developed and are implementing a National Strategy for combatting NCDs , which localises global guidelines and sets forth realistic, achievable actions for our entire community. (...) As a Commissioner, I look forward to being part of the global discussion to come up with practical solutions that can be applied in the Pacific”.
Combatting NCDs, and promoting mental health and wellbeing, are major priorities for WHO in the Pacific.
Language:English
Score: 1038963.2
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https://www.who.int/palau/news...on-on-noncommunicable-diseases
Data Source: un
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Pacific leadership in new WHO global commission on noncommunicable diseases
Pacific leadership in new WHO global commission on noncommunicable diseases
13 March 2018
News release
Suva, Fiji
Globally communities are struggling to cope with the growing burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancers. In another step forward in combatting this epidemic, WHO has established an Independent Global High-level Commission on Noncommunicable Diseases, where the Tongan Minister of Health and Public Enterprises, Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala, has been appointed as one of the commissioners who will help raise awareness of the issues and experiences of NCDs in the Pacific.
(...) This is why we have developed and are implementing a National Strategy for combatting NCDs , which localises global guidelines and sets forth realistic, achievable actions for our entire community. (...) As a Commissioner, I look forward to being part of the global discussion to come up with practical solutions that can be applied in the Pacific”.
Combatting NCDs, and promoting mental health and wellbeing, are major priorities for WHO in the Pacific.
Language:English
Score: 1038963.2
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https://www.who.int/micronesia...on-on-noncommunicable-diseases
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Pacific leadership in new WHO global commission on noncommunicable diseases
13 March 2018
News release
Suva, Fiji
Globally communities are struggling to cope with the growing burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancers. In another step forward in combatting this epidemic, WHO has established an Independent Global High-level Commission on Noncommunicable Diseases, where the Tongan Minister of Health and Public Enterprises, Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala, has been appointed as one of the commissioners who will help raise awareness of the issues and experiences of NCDs in the Pacific.
(...) This is why we have developed and are implementing a National Strategy for combatting NCDs , which localises global guidelines and sets forth realistic, achievable actions for our entire community. (...) As a Commissioner, I look forward to being part of the global discussion to come up with practical solutions that can be applied in the Pacific”.
Combatting NCDs, and promoting mental health and wellbeing, are major priorities for WHO in the Pacific.
Language:English
Score: 1038963.2
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https://www.who.int/samoa/news...on-on-noncommunicable-diseases
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SUMMARY RECORD (PARTIAL) OF THE 1198TH MEETING, HELD AT THE PALAIS DES NATIONS, GENEVA, ON TUESDAY, 18 FEBRUARY 2014 : COMMITTEE ON THE ELIMINATION OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN, 57TH SESSION
Yaser (Iraq) said that the religious establishment played an effective role in
combating domestic violence and promoting respect for women. Religious institutions had
become more deeply involved in combating violence against women in recent years, for
example by opening family counselling centres. (...) He also wished to know how the Government
approached workplace harassment and whether it planned introduce legislation to combat
the phenomenon.
33. Ms. Nwankwo asked how the Ministry of Health was reacting to the alarmingly
high rates of birth defects and cancer reported among children conceived in the aftermath of
the war.
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Score: 1037291.6
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daccess-ods.un.org/acce...open&DS=CEDAW/C/SR.1198&Lang=E
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The HPV vaccine was recently introduced in Gazipur district by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, with support from Gavi - the Vaccine Alliance. To combat HPV, which can lead to certain types of cervical cancer, WHO recommends that girls are vaccinated between the ages of 9 - 13 years. (...) News
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Score: 1032017.6
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https://www.who.int/bangladesh...us-vaccination-held-in-gazipur
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Thus, open science practice is consistent with SDG#10 that aims for combating inequalities.
The free social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and others are considered a potential
tool to be deployed for open science practice. (...) The platform is named “Cancer and the Castle Guardians” It is available
on both Facebook and Instagram. It provides simple cancer prevention awareness tips based on the latest
research and also offers dedicated posts with tips to help cancer patients to decrease some of the adverse
effects encountered with chemotherapy.
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Score: 1031370.9
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https://sdgs.un.org/sites/defa...r_Tolba_GlobalYoungAcademy.pdf
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Pacific leadership in new WHO global commission on noncommunicable diseases
Pacific leadership in new WHO global commission on noncommunicable diseases
13 March 2018
News release
Suva, Fiji
Globally communities are struggling to cope with the growing burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancers. In another step forward in combatting this epidemic, WHO has established an Independent Global High-level Commission on Noncommunicable Diseases, where the Tongan Minister of Health and Public Enterprises, Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala, has been appointed as one of the commissioners who will help raise awareness of the issues and experiences of NCDs in the Pacific.
(...) This is why we have developed and are implementing a National Strategy for combatting NCDs , which localises global guidelines and sets forth realistic, achievable actions for our entire community. (...) As a Commissioner, I look forward to being part of the global discussion to come up with practical solutions that can be applied in the Pacific”.
Combatting NCDs, and promoting mental health and wellbeing, are major priorities for WHO in the Pacific.
Language:English
Score: 1029885.2
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https://www.who.int/newzealand...on-on-noncommunicable-diseases
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Pacific leadership in new WHO global commission on noncommunicable diseases
Pacific leadership in new WHO global commission on noncommunicable diseases
13 March 2018
News release
Suva, Fiji
Globally communities are struggling to cope with the growing burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancers. In another step forward in combatting this epidemic, WHO has established an Independent Global High-level Commission on Noncommunicable Diseases, where the Tongan Minister of Health and Public Enterprises, Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala, has been appointed as one of the commissioners who will help raise awareness of the issues and experiences of NCDs in the Pacific.
(...) This is why we have developed and are implementing a National Strategy for combatting NCDs , which localises global guidelines and sets forth realistic, achievable actions for our entire community. (...) As a Commissioner, I look forward to being part of the global discussion to come up with practical solutions that can be applied in the Pacific”.
Combatting NCDs, and promoting mental health and wellbeing, are major priorities for WHO in the Pacific.
Language:English
Score: 1029885.2
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https://www.who.int/cookisland...on-on-noncommunicable-diseases
Data Source: un
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Pacific leadership in new WHO global commission on noncommunicable diseases
Pacific leadership in new WHO global commission on noncommunicable diseases
13 March 2018
News release
Suva, Fiji
Globally communities are struggling to cope with the growing burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancers. In another step forward in combatting this epidemic, WHO has established an Independent Global High-level Commission on Noncommunicable Diseases, where the Tongan Minister of Health and Public Enterprises, Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala, has been appointed as one of the commissioners who will help raise awareness of the issues and experiences of NCDs in the Pacific.
(...) This is why we have developed and are implementing a National Strategy for combatting NCDs , which localises global guidelines and sets forth realistic, achievable actions for our entire community. (...) As a Commissioner, I look forward to being part of the global discussion to come up with practical solutions that can be applied in the Pacific”.
Combatting NCDs, and promoting mental health and wellbeing, are major priorities for WHO in the Pacific.
Language:English
Score: 1029885.2
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https://www.who.int/americansa...on-on-noncommunicable-diseases
Data Source: un