Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are responsible for 74 percent of all deaths worldwide—including 86 percent in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). According to the Global Self-Care Federation (GSCF), self-care can be a key strategy in tackling this global health crisis. This month, GSCF hosted a webinar exploring how equipping individuals with the knowledge, tools, and confidence […] Continue reading ->
A new, and near final iteration of WHO’s reorganization will shrink its programme divisions even further than previous drafts – from 10 to only four – with health systems emerging as one key pillar of the revamped organization.  At the same time, disease control departments and preventive health teams – such as health promotion and […] Continue reading ->
Almost five million lives could be saved annually if low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) invested 1% more of GDP in public healthcare spending – and used at least 40% of this to prevent and treat non-communicable diseases (NCDs). This is according to Airfinity research commissioned by the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA), […] Continue reading ->