Dr Kawther Eid member of EM- NCD alliance representing the regional alliance at the MSH of NCD in New York nd advocate for active participation of countries in the UNHLM of NCD
HPV Policy Workshop
Expert Roundtable: Advancing Regional Progress on Cervical Cancer Elimination
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Advancing Cervical Cancer Prevention in the MENA Region: The Role of Screening & HPV Vaccination
Advancing Cervical Cancer Prevention in the MENA Region: The Role of Screening & HPV Vaccination On the occasion of Cervical Cancer Month, our MENA Coalition for HPV Elimination and the McGill Oncology Program co-hosted a virtual session focused on the role of HPV screening and vaccination in cervical cancer prevention in the MENA region. https://vimeo.com/1051865124/c1a8d3f97e?share=copy
Current Landscape of Women’s Cancer in Sudan
This interview marks the first in a series dedicated to exploring women’s cancers in the Eastern Mediterranean Region, with a focus on breast and cervical cancer—significant public health challenges in the region. In this inaugural discussion, Dr. Wala Mahgoub, Head of the Cancer Prevention and Control Program in Sudan, shares insights into the current state […]
Care and crisis: Prioritising noncommunicable diseases in the humanitarian agenda
Dr. Ibtihal Fadhil, founder and chairperson of the Eastern Mediterranean NCD Alliance and Alison Cox, Director of Policy and Advocacy at NCD Alliance (NCDA) reflect on the outcomes of the Global High-Level Meeting on NCDs in Humanitarian Settings held in Copenhagen, Denmark last month. Living with noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) poses significant challenges, especially in humanitarian […]
Eastern Mediterranean Regional Dialogue: Shaping Priorities for the 2025 UNHLM on NCD November 19
Meeting Presentations Watch the Full Recording Here This multi-stakeholder regional dialogue is a vital milestone in our journey to galvanise unified action and strengthen our members’ advocacy efforts leading up to the 4th UN High-Level Meeting (UNHLM) on NCDs. It is pivotal in our mission to effectively tackle the NCD burden in the Eastern Mediterranean […]
Prioritizing Cancer Early Detection and Management in the EMR November 11
As part of London Global Cancer Week, EMNCDA organised an important discussionon improving cancer outcomes in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR). With many cancer patients diagnosed at late stages, this event will explore the crucial role of early screening and diagnosis in lowering treatment costs and improving survival rates. Click to watch the recording
Partnership to Strengthen NCD Advocacy in the EMR ahead of the 4 UNHLM on NCD, 2025.
Watch the Recording Here Partnership to Strengthen NCD Advocacy in the EMR ahead of the 4 UNHLM on NCD, 2025. Zoom Meeting On July 30, 2024, the Eastern Mediterranean Non-Communicable Disease Alliance (EM-NCDA) supported by the global NCD Alliance convened a virtual meeting titled “Partnership to Strengthen NCD Advocacy in the EMR” in preparation for the upcoming […]
Seventy-first session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean, Doha, Qatar, 14–17 October 2024
The EM-NCDA will participate in the upcoming WHO/EMRO Regional Committee meeting in Doha, Qatar, from October 14 to 17. We will submit joint statements on behalf of the NCDA and EM-NCDA, focusing on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health, as well as regional priorities in preparation for the UN High-Level Meeting following link https://www.emro.who.int/about-who/regional-committee/