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SDG & Non-Communicable Diseases

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development adopted at the United Nations Summit on Sustainable Development in September 2015, recognises noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) as a major challenge for sustainable development. NCDs were not addressed in the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). As part of the Agenda, Heads of State and Government committed to develop national responses to the overall implementation of this Agenda , including to:

  • Reduce by one third premature mortality from NCDs
  • Strengthen responses to reduce the harmful use of alcohol
  • Achieve universal health coverage (UHC)
  • Strengthen the implementation of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC)
  • Support the research and development of vaccines and medicines for NCDs that primarily affect developing countries
  • Provide access to affordable essential medicines and vaccines for NCDs

NCD CORNER PATIENT

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Total UHC
92217
Total Patient
27412
Male Patinet
64803
Famale Patient

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04 Jun

SDG & Non-Communicable Diseases

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development adopted at the United Nations Summit on Sustainable Development in September 2015, recognises noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) as a major challenge for sustainable development. NCDs were not addressed in the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). As part of the Agenda, Heads of State and Government committed to develop national responses to the overall implementation of this Agenda

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04 Jun

Water Supply

Arsenicosis can be found while we drink arsenic contaminated water. Since arsenic comes out a body while drinking 2-10 years, it is necessary to test water twice a year but people are not habituated

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04 Jun

NCD Control

Non-communicable Disease (NCD) is a lifelong disease. After identification it is necessary to modify life-style. Unhealthy diet pattern, lack of physical exercise, smoking and taking alcohol, taking a

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