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Introduction to the WHPA non-communicable diseases (NCDs) campaign The global epidemic of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is of major concern to the World Health Professions Alliance WHPA, because it represents a significant threat to human health and social and economic development. (More)
News 19 January : Health Professions urge continued action on NCDs at WHO Executive Board Dr Julian Fisher of FDI, representing WHPA, presented an intervention which commended WHO and member states on the UN high level meeting on NCDs and the adopted Political Declaration, but noted that WHPA has concerns. WHPA asked for a common approach that addresses the link between NCDs and social determinants of health, with a focus on prevention, and on factors that influence behaviour and associated health risks. In addition, WHPA called for a holistic approach encompassing physical, mental and oral health and health services, addressing NCDs’ shared risk factors, the elimination of inequalities and helping to ensure access to health care as a basic human right. Read full WHPA intervention on NCDs Other News Advocacy Campaign materials WHPA Health Improvement Card WHPA Joint Statement on noncommunicable diseases and social determinants of health

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