Filter
1555
Text search:
NCD
Featured
Recommendations
86
New Publications
319
Language
Document type
No document type
517
Studies & Reports
464
Guidelines
156
Fact sheets
97
Strategic & Response Plan
94
Manuals
44
Resource Platforms
41
Infographics
40
Videos
26
Training Material
25
Brochures
15
Dashboards/Maps
15
Online Courses
11
Situation Updates
9
App
1
Countries / Regions
Global
365
Africa
85
India
79
Kenya
46
South Africa
38
Latin America and the Carribbean
31
Uganda
29
Ethiopia
24
Rwanda
22
Malawi
20
South–East Asia Region
20
Bangladesh
19
Nepal
18
Tanzania
18
Namibia
17
Myanmar / Burma
17
Asia
17
Philippines
16
Ghana
15
Ukraine
15
North America
15
Nigeria
13
Syria
13
Sierra Leone
12
Western and Central Europe
12
Zambia
11
Liberia
10
Mozambique
9
East and Southern Africa
9
Indonesia
8
Papua New Guinea
8
Eswatini/ Swaziland
8
Lesotho
8
Eastern Europe
8
Cambodia
7
Western Pacific Region
7
Congo, Democratic Republic of
6
Thailand
6
Botswana
6
USA
5
Zimbabwe
5
Brazil
5
West and Central Africa
5
Middle East and North Africa
5
Paraguay
5
Senegal
4
Haiti
3
Turkey
3
Venezuela
3
Moldova
3
Kyrgyzstan
3
Kazakhstan
3
Vietnam
3
Guinea
2
Saudi Arabia
2
Pakistan
2
South Sudan
2
Iraq
2
Jordan
2
Germany
2
Lebanon
2
China
2
Benin
2
Central African Republic
2
Colombia
2
Mexico
2
Yemen
2
Eastern Europe and Central Asia
2
Russia
2
Georgia
2
Jamaica
2
United Kingdom
2
Spain
2
Guinea-Bissau
1
Cameroon
1
Somalia
1
Afghanistan
1
Egypt
1
Chad
1
Ireland
1
Singapore
1
Sudan
1
Argentina
1
Peru
1
North Macedonia
1
Hungary
1
Bolivia
1
Libya
1
Angola
1
Madagascar
1
Sri Lanka
1
Chile
1
Other region
1
Fiji
1
Poland
1
Palestine
1
Southern Africa
1
Laos
1
Timor Leste/ East Timor
1
Tajikistan
1
Bulgaria
1
Romania
1
Slovakia
1
Turkmenistan
1
Mauritius
1
Portugal
1
Azerbaijan
1
Belarus
1
Israel
1
Barbados
1
Authors & Publishers
Publication Years
Category
Public Health
545
Countries
545
Clinical Guidelines
146
Capacity Building
62
Women & Child Health
38
Key Resources
27
Pharmacy & Technologies
6
Toolboxes
NCDs
676
Mental Health
96
COVID-19
60
Planetary Health
49
HIV
35
Global Health Education
35
Caregiver
28
Conflict
19
TB
16
Health Financing Toolbox
16
Disability
13
Refugee
10
Pharmacy
6
Rapid Response
5
2.0 Rapid Response
5
Natural Hazards
4
NTDs
3
Ebola & Marburg
2
Cholera
2
AMR
2
Social Ethics
1
Chronic respiratory diseases, such as asthma and
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, kill more than
four million people every year and affect hundreds
of millions more. These diseases erode the health
and well-being of the patients and have a negative
impact on families and societies. Women
...
When someone is having an asthma attack, their airways go into spasm which causes tightness of the chest; the linings of the airways become inflamed and phlegm is produced further obstructing the airways and leading to severe difficulty in breathing (Fig. 1). Asthma does lead to fatalities and shoul
...
The World Health Organization (WHO) provides an overview of alcohol consumption and its global impact. Alcohol, containing ethanol, is a psychoactive and toxic substance that can lead to dependence. In 2019, alcohol consumption was responsible for approximately 2.6 million deaths worldwide, with 1.6
...
The aim of the GOLD Report is to provide a non-biased review of the current evidence for the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of people with COPD. One of the strengths of GOLD reports is the treatment objectives. These have stood the test of time, and are organized into two groups: objectives tha
...
The document is an instructional guide in arabic on how to use a metered-dose inhaler (MDI) with a spacer. It provides detailed, step-by-step instructions for using the device effectively to manage respiratory conditions like asthma. The guide emphasizes the importance of correct technique, preparat
...
Diabetes is a serious, chronic disease that occurs either when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin (a hormone that regulates blood sugar, or glucose), or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. Diabetes is an important public health problem, one of four priority noncom
...
The document focuses on promoting balanced nutrition through educational materials targeting school-aged children, parents, and teachers. It emphasizes three key functions of food—energy, growth, and regulation—and provides interactive tools, including guides, task journals, and storybooks, to t
...
The Africa Health Organisation's fact sheet on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
Globally, it is estimated that 1 billion people suffer from acute and chronic respiratory conditions, making them major causes of illness and death. Although there is a relative lack of data and evidence on lung diseases beyond tuberculosis (TB) in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), their estimated regional
...
School Nutrition Education Material for Teachers, Parents, and School-Aged Children is a set of nutrition education materials developed by the World Food Programme with the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology and UNICEF
The materials emphasize the importance of a healthy breakfast to support energy levels, maintain a healthy weight, improve concentration, and meet daily nutritional needs. They are part of a broader initiative to educate children, parents, and educators on balanced nutrition and healthy eating habit
...
The materials focus on promoting balanced nutrition by encouraging the consumption of a variety of fruits and vegetables ("eating a rainbow") to obtain essential vitamins and minerals. They aim to educate children, parents, and educators on healthy eating practices, reducing sugar, salt, and fat int
...
Bonchial asthma is the most common chronic respiratory disease in the world. In Kenya, it has been estimated that about 7.5% of the Kenyan population, nearly 4 million people, are currently living with asthma. Many cases tend to be underdiagnosed and undertreated which leads to high levels of morbid
...
Asthma prevalence is increasing worldwide and surveys indicate that the majority of patients in developed and developing countries do not receive optimal care and are therefore not well controlled. The aim of these guidelines is to promote a better standard of treatment based on advances in the unde
...
School Nutrition Education Material for Teachers, Parents, and School-Aged Children is a set of nutrition education materials developed by the World Food Programme with the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology and UNICEF
Here’s an easy to follow visual guide for all you need to know about diabetes including its signs, causes, risk factors, complications and tips to manage the condition.
The uploaded document explores the Mediterranean diet and physical activity as effective strategies to prevent and manage non-communicable diseases (NCDs). It discusses the diet's nutritional components, such as olive oil, fruits, and vegetables, and their health benefits, including reduced risk of
...
The article "Economic Burden of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): A Systematic Literature Review" examines the financial impact associated with moderate-to-very severe COPD. The review analyzes studies published between 2006 and 2016 that discuss healthcare resource utilization (HRU), di
...
The World Health Organization (WHO) fact sheet on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) provides an overview of this common lung condition characterized by persistent respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation.
Asthma is a chronic lung disease affecting people of all ages. It is caused by inflammation and muscle tightening around the airways, which makes it harder to breathe.
Symptoms can include coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and chest tightness. These symptoms can be mild or severe and can co
...
