There has been a significant global reduction in smoking, but use remains stubbornly high in some countries and groups – while the tobacco industry is aggressively marketing new nicotine products to young people. This is according to the World Health Organization (WHO) tobacco trends report, which was released on Monday. “In 2000, one in three adults […]| Health Policy Watch
My first article in this three-part series summarised recent key trends in health aid financing globally. This article focuses on the growth in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) — the leading cause of death in the world — as an international development issue. I draw on a number of important reports on NCDs published in the last ... Read moreAbout the author/s Ian Anderson Ian Anderson is an associate at the Development Policy Centre. He has a PhD from the Crawford School of Public Policy,...| Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre
The first article in this series reported on the latest trends in development assistance for health and the second focused on the rise of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) globally and especially in low- and middle-income countries. This final article provides recent insights into trends in diabetes, a particular challenge in the Pacific. The Diabetes Atlas 2025, ... Read moreAbout the author/s Ian Anderson Ian Anderson is an associate at the Development Policy Centre. He has a PhD from the Cr...| Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre
For every $1 invested in cost-effective “best buys” to prevent non-communicable diseases (NCDs) over the next five years, there would be a four-fold return in| Health Policy Watch
When people think of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), they often picture emergency teams responding in conflict zones or epidemics. But MSF’s approach continues to evolve, particularly as climate and environmental changes increasingly intersect with public health, even outside traditional crisis settings. That’s why MSF is working in Kiribati, a remote Pacific Island nation where health ... Read moreAbout the author/s Peter Clausen Peter Clausen is the Head of Mission in Kiribati for Mé...| Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre
The key to managing diabetes, one of the world's most prevalent non-communicable diseases (NCDs), lies more in self-care skills than pills. Leaders meeting| Health Policy Watch
Make Samsung's Galaxy Watch8 your personal health coach, the world's first smartwatch that measures your antioxidant level. The Galaxy Watch8 has complete heart monitoring, measuring your vascular load, BP and heart rate, besides tailored workout routines.| CodeBlue
It comprises six interventions over the next five years: strengthening advocacy and health literacy; positioning brain health as a socioeconomic driver;| Health Policy Watch
