The adverse impact of melanoma skin cancer is unimaginable, 1 in 3 people with albinism in Zimbabwe is already developing the deadly disease. Lets join hands to fight melanoma skin cancer affecting PWA. Together we can reduce morbidity and mortality rate due to untreated cancers

It's International Labor Day.
The theme for the year is ensuring safety and health at work in a changing climate. Global climate change impacts NCDs and mental health.
#internationallabourday #ClimateAndHealth #ActOnNCDs #beatNCDs #ncdwatchnepal

Zvishavane, one of the biggest referral hospitals in Midlands Province has had no functional X-ray machine for the last eight years, an apparently shocked Deputy Minister of Health and Childcare, Sleiman Kwidini was told during a recent tour. Kwidini complained against…

To have a real impact on obesity, we need to work together to address its many root causes throughout society. 📢

⚕️ Biology
🍎 Food
👪 Genetic risk
👨‍⚕️ Healthcare access
🎉 Life events
📺 Marketing
🤕 Mental health
💤 Sleep
❗ Stigma

➡️ Find out more: worldobesity.org/what-we-do/our…

Keep this checklist handy and claim your right to health.

Share it with friends, families, colleagues and community members.

Remember health isn’t a privilege but a fundamental human right.

#MyHealthMyRight

Communities A Vital Cog In Addressing Severe NCDs In Africa-Dr Benido...Read Here healthtimes.co.zw/2024/04/27/com… WHO African Region @WHO WHO Zimbabwe Helmsley Charitable Trust NCDI Poverty Network WHO Tanzania Dr Benido Impouma Wizara ya Afya Tanzania 🇹🇿 NCD Alliance Africa NCDs Network (ANN) Africa CDC Amref Health Africa

Did you know that depression can happen to anyone and increase the risk of chronic illness by 67%?

It's time to take a stand for mental health and join the movement for wellness.

Learn more➡️: bit.ly/44iPFoA

#EndingDiseaseInAfrica
#PENPlus

🗨️' #Stroke is the second leading cause of death and a leading cause of disability globally. This can and has to be changed now as stroke is highly preventable, treatable and beatable!' - Mia Grupper, World Stroke Org at #ICPPA2024 #PENPlus .

Helmsley Charitable Trust NCDI Poverty Network WHO African Region

Universal health coverage is a commitment to equity, gender equality, social inclusion, good nutrition, and mental health across the life cycle, says Dan Irvine | World Vision. #HealthForAll #InvestinHealth

Find out more at #WBGMeetings wrld.bg/A1qg50RnuOu

Providing a basic standard of care for people throughout their lives is critical for development. World Bank Group to expand health services to 1.5 billion people by 2030.

Watch the event replay to learn more: wrld.bg/T5G850Rkson #WBGMeetings

'As someone who has experienced diabetes firsthand, it's disheartening to see that the people who need medications the most often don't have access to them. They should be the priority.' – Emmanuella Selasi, Diabetes and Adolescent Health Advocate, at the #ICPPA2024 side event

'The common perception of diabetes suggests that individuals acquire the disease due to unhealthy lifestyles. While this may be true for some, it doesn't apply to everyone, especially those with type 1 diabetes.' - Dr Mary Efua Commeh, NCDs Control Programme—Ghana, at #ICPPA2024

'Diabetes is not something that can wait. That's why WHO is integrating people-centered diabetes care into #PENPlus . Together, we can make tangible progress toward achieving global diabetes coverage targets by 2030.' - WHO African Region's Dr Kalu Akpaka, at the #ICPPA diabetes side event

Voices for PEN-Plus Advocates bringing about change at #ICPPA2024 !
Eunice Owino Moses Echodu Emmanuel Kisembo Apoorva Gomber Diabetic_Mogul Ruth Ngwaro Allyson Frazier Edith Mukantwari #DisarmingDiabetesDaily American Heart Association Learn about #PENPlus & these warriors: buff.ly/3UuoIuL #VPP #EndDiseaseinAfrica

Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among women globally.

But this could change.

Through several key pillars cervical cancer could be eliminated.

Find out more this #WorldImmunizationWeek .

uicc.org/what-we-do/the…

Help spread the news and put a smile on someone's face WHO Zimbabwe UNICEF ZIMBABWE Ministry of Information, Publicity & Broadcasting The Herald Zimbabwe The Chronicle Radio Zimbabwe Official ZBC News Online

#BeatNCDs

#NCDs are not just an adult issue—children too are affected and are taking a stand by raising awareness with these impactful messages.

Engage with us at #ICPPA2024 and be a part of the solution.

#EndingDiseaseInAfrica
#PENPlus

Staying well-hydrated is associated with a reduced risk for developing heart failure. Sufficient amounts of fluids throughout life not only supports essential body functioning, but may also reduce the risk of severe heart problems in the future. TINASHE Keke Palmer Beat NCDs Zimbabwe

The PEN-PLUS strategy should help #Africa better intensify surveillance of NCDs says Gabon health minister Prof Adrien Mougougo
NCDI Poverty Network WHO African Region Africa CDC

Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women and girls of reproductive age.

Symptoms may include:

🚺 painful periods
🚺 chronic pelvic pain
🚺 pain during and/or after sex
🚺 painful bowel movements
🚺 painful urination
🚺 fatigue
🚺 depression or anxiety
🚺 abdominal bloating & nausea