WHO launches network aimed at dealing with noncommunicable diseases
GENEVA. July 9. KAZINFORM The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday launched a new global network aimed at scaling up world action to combat noncommunicable diseases, which cause some 38 million deaths annually, Kazinform cites Xinhuanet.
The Global Noncommunicable Disease Network (NCDnet) will unite currently fragmented efforts by bringing the cancer, cardiovascular, diabetes and respiratory communities together with tobacco control, healthy diets, and physical activity advocates, the UN agency said in a statement.
The network will scale up action to combat noncommunicable diseases, strengthen global partnerships and help governments plan and implement measures to reduce the burden of these diseases, the statement said.
According to the WHO, noncommunicable diseases such as heart attacks, strokes, cancers, diabetes, respiratory diseases and common injuries account for the vast majority of all global deaths, but because they are not yet included as priorities in the global development agenda, donors and international organizations have yet to pledge support to help developing countries address these leading health problems, Kazinform refers to Xinhuanet.
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