Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of death globally and increasingly affect children and adolescents. UNICEF tackles this through a multisectoral approach that reduces exposure to ...

Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) are chronic diseases that are not transmitted from person to person. They typically develop slowly and progress over time. NCDs include conditions such as cancers, ...

UNICEF’s work to improve care for children living with NCDs in Zimbabwe helped Kelly, 10, receive diabetes diagnosis and treatment. Clinical matron Mary Thema tests 10-year-old Kelly's blood glucose ...

New Delhi: In the prevention and control of global health issues, the most alarming truth remains unchanged: the slow but ever-increasing prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is increasing.

Healthy longevity means a state of good physical, cognitive, and social functioning throughout a person's lifespan. There is an opportunity to leverage population aging for health, societal, and ...

Sir: A recent engagement with communities in Kano and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) revealed the heavy economic burden faced by individuals living with Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) such as ...

Ahmedabad: A workshop on the findings of the Lancet Commission on “A Citizen-Centred Health System for India” was organized by SEWA’s health team, Lok Swasthya SEWA, for Gujarat, Rajasthan and Madhya ...

Kathmandu, Jan. 19 -- Rajesh Thakur, a barber by profession, has been suffering from high blood pressure for the past several months, but has not yet started the prescribed medication. Instead, he ...