West African health initiative takes on non-communicable diseases

To address the growing health crisis of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in West Africa, a consortium of European and African institutions launches the CAPSTONE (CAPacity Strengthening of Transdisciplinary education for Non-Communicable Disease care in West Africa) project in Accra, Ghana. The CAPSTONE project held its first consortium meeting from June 24 to 28, bringing together health […]

Noncommunicable Diseases Behind 90% of Deaths in Western Pacific

medindia.net - 21/Oct 18:39

A new World Health Organization (WHO) report highlights that noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer are...

As chronic disease rates rise, Mayors urge action for healthier food in African cities

thesierraleonetelegraph.com - 31/Oct 12:46

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 31 October 2024: Partnership for Healthy Cities, a global network of 74 cities committed to saving lives by preventing...

Jamaicans urged to take personal responsibility for their health

jamaica-gleaner.com - 31/Oct 05:12

Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton has declared that non-communicable diseases (NCDs) represent a crisis not just for his ministry,...

No lolo and lola left behind: Efforts underway for senior health and welfare

philstar.com - 27/Oct 03:12

As our population continues to age, senior citizens—especially those living with non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart...

Early Warnings for All Multi-Stakeholder Forum kicks off in Windhoek

economist.com.na - 22/Oct 11:10

The inaugural “Early Warnings for All” (EW4All) Multi-Stakeholder Forum for Africa convened in Windhoek this week, bringing together...

Guyana making strides in healthcare delivery, addressing communicable diseases – Health Minister

guyanachronicle.com - 21/Oct 08:35

THE Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony, attended the Caribbean American Hindu Issues Inc (CAHII) Conference at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre on...

Another province in South Africa launches 24/7 traffic policing

topauto.co.za - 31/Oct 07:28

Provinces around South Africa are increasingly introducing 24/7 shift schedules for traffic police to address the growing culture of lawlessness on...

President opens inaugural Climate and Health Africa Conference

herald.co.zw - 30/Oct 10:40

Rumbidzayi Zinyuke Senior Health Reporter President Mnangagwa has applauded development partners for supporting and undertaking multiple capacity...

HIV/AIDS Clinical Services Advisor at Amref

mwanampotevu.co.tz - 24/Oct 05:07

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT BACKGROUND: Amref Health Africa in Tanzania is a non-profit public health organization supporting the Government of Tanzania to...

MPox: Expert advocates investment in vaccine, therapeutic research

veracity.com.ng - 29/Oct 15:23

By: Chidinma Ewunonu-AlukoProf. Simeon Cadmus, a Professor of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Ibadan, has called...

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