Draft resolution for Reducing the burden of stroke: strengthening prevention, acute care, rehabilitation and health-system readiness

Statement by the EMR NCD Alliance – May 2026 Draft Resolution for Reducing the Burden of Stroke: Strengthening Prevention, Acute Care, Rehabilitation and Health-system Readiness We strongly support the draft resolution on reducing the burden of stroke and commend the leadership of Egypt, Tunisia, and Palestine, alongside other sponsoring countries, in advancing this important public […]

Science Is Driving NCD Care into the Proactive Future

Science Is Driving NCD Care into the Proactive Future World Health Day 2026 theme reminds us that science is the primary driver of a proactive, future-ready healthcare system—especially in tackling the growing burden of Noncommunicable Diseases—and sustained investment in science is essential to deliver better, faster, and more equitable health outcomes. The World Health Organisation’s […]

Beyond Conflict Zones: How Gulf Tensions Are Reshaping NCD Outcomes in the EMR

Beyond Conflict Zones: How Gulf Tensions Are Reshaping NCD Outcomes in the EMR Dr. Ibtihal Fadhil: Founder & Chair of EM-NCDA, highlights the critical impact of the current war and its dimensions on noncommunicable disease (NCD) in the Gulf states. While much of the attention in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) has focused on acute […]

Policy brief – Patient-centred care: A foundation for effective NCD responses

Policy Brief – Patient-centred care: A foundation for effective NCD responses The Challenge Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality across the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR). Conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and chronic respiratory diseases require lifelong management. However, many health systems remain oriented toward short-term, episodic care—creating a […]