Non- Communicable Diseases (NCDs)

Overview The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) today unveiled the “Multi-sectoral Action Plan for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases 2021-2025” approved by the decision of the Council of …

Overview The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) has endorsed a new guideline to provide financial support to those who have had a kidney transplant, under kidney dialysis services, cancer …

Overview The World Obesity Day is a unified day of action that calls for a cohesive, cross-sector response to the obesity crisis takes place on 4 March. It was convened …

The World Health Organization launched  ‘Quit Tobacco App’ to help people kick the cigarette butt and give up use of tobacco in all forms – including smokeless and other newer …

Overview World COPD Day has been organized by Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) in collaboration with the World Health Organization each year in November since 2002. The …

Overview World Diabetes Day (WDD) was initiated in 1991 by International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the World Health Organization (WHO) in response to growing concerns about the escalating health threat posed …

Background New figures released by International Diabetes Federation (IDF) ahead of World Diabetes Day reveal that 537 million adults around the world are living with diabetes. The new figures, taken from the upcoming …

Overview The Mental Health Atlas, released every three years, is a compilation of data provided by countries around the world on mental health policies, legislation, financing, human resources, availability and …

Overview The World Mental Health Day is observed on 10th October each year to raise awareness of mental health around the world and mobilize efforts in support of mental health. …

Overview World Heart Day is observed each year on September 29. World Heart Day aims to spread awareness about the cardiovascular disease. This year on World Heart Day, we’re asking the …