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 […]
World Cancer Day 2026: United by Unique—Why Cancer Care Cannot Wait in Crisis Settings
World Cancer Day 2026: United by Unique Why Cancer Care Cannot Wait in Crisis Settings World Cancer Day 2026 reminds us that while every cancer journey is unique, the right to care should be universal. Under the global theme United by Unique, the world is called to place people—not systems, not statistics—at the centre of […]
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 […]
Cancer care in humanitarian settings: Role of civil society organisations in the Eastern Mediterranean Region
Cancer care in humanitarian settings: Role of civil society organisations in the Eastern Mediterranean Region Full Blog
From Commitment to Action: Why the 2025 UNHLM on NCDs is Important for the Eastern Mediterranean Region
From Commitment to Action: Why the 2025 UNHLM on NCDs is Important for the Eastern Mediterranean Region By Ibtihal Fadhil | Founder & Chair, Eastern Mediterranean NCD Alliance The Regional Conference on “Integrating NCD Care in Humanitarian Responses in the Middle East” Middle East” took place in Amman, Jordan, on May 3-4, 2025. The event was organised through a […]
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 […]
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/
World Humanitarian Day – 19 August
The World Humanitarian Day 19 of August is a reminder of the ongoing struggle faced by millions of people living with non-communicable diseases (PLWNCDs) such as cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular and chronic respiratory diseases and others, especially in regions like the Eastern Mediterranean region. It is essential to highlight the urgent needs of PLWNCDs as the number […]