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CSEM (UHC2030 Civil Society Engagement Mechanism) @csem4uhc.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you @afghnetwork.bsky.social for joining the #UHCDay movement! Together we are stronger 💪

🔗 uhcday.org

Action for Global Health @afghnetwork.bsky.social · 1d

2 billion people face financial hardship paying for health care, often instead of food, education or housing. That’s 1/4 of the world’s population!

This #UHCDay, we call on leaders to invest in #UHC to protect the right to health.

Unaffordable health costs? We’re sick of it!

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Action for Global Health @afghnetwork.bsky.social · 1d

@csem4uhc.bsky.social @lauraphilidor.bsky.social @uhc2030.bsky.social

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Action for Global Health @afghnetwork.bsky.social · 1d

2 billion people face financial hardship paying for health care, often instead of food, education or housing. That’s 1/4 of the world’s population!

This #UHCDay, we call on leaders to invest in #UHC to protect the right to health.

Unaffordable health costs? We’re sick of it!

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Jonathan Lambert @jonlambert.bsky.social · 1d

In many parts of rural Africa, babies bop around on mom's back during the daytime, where they're exposed to malaria. Treating those baby wraps with permethrin cuts that risk drastically.

"It was a level of effect that was beyond even our wildest expectations."

www.npr.org/sections/goa...

Babies take a lesson from soldiers in the war against malaria

Inspired by a military strategy to ward off disease-carrying mosquitoes, researchers see if the technique will help cut malaria infections in little ones.

www.npr.org

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Action for Global Health @afghnetwork.bsky.social · 2d

Undernutrition raises children’s risk of diabetes, heart disease & high blood pressure later in life.

The UK acknowledged this at the #NCDs HLM—now’s the time to keep the pressure on for joined-up action on health and nutrition.

✍️ Sign: tinyurl.com/288a27w2

Action for Global Health @afghnetwork.bsky.social · 3d

U.S. opposition stalled the NCDs declaration — but global unity hasn’t wavered. Insight from our U.S. partners @globalhealthorg.bsky.social.

Action for Global Health @afghnetwork.bsky.social · 4d

📢 At the UN, the UK pledged to tackle the root causes of NCDs — from poor nutrition to air pollution — through a whole-of-society approach.

But words aren’t enough. We must keep the pressure on. ✊

👉 Add your name now: tinyurl.com/288a27w2

#NCDs #HealthForAll

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Action for Global Health @afghnetwork.bsky.social · 7d

Words alone won’t save lives. The UK promised action on #NCDs – now it must deliver.

Add your voice and sign our letter calling on the UK Government to turn commitment into action: tinyurl.com/288a27w2

#GlobalHealth #LeadOnNCDs

Action for Global Health @afghnetwork.bsky.social · 7d

We're quoted in this analysis of the UN #NCD Political Declaration, alongside our partners Dutch Global Health Alliance.

Our Director, Katie Husselby, highlights funding gaps and civil society inclusion.

Read the full piece by @catherinefeore.bsky.social:
www.vitalsigns.news/un-declarati...

UN Declaration on NCDs is strong on ambition, but short of means

The UN declaration on noncommunicable diseases and mental health receives broad support, but critics say the content is weak

www.vitalsigns.news

Action for Global Health @afghnetwork.bsky.social · 7d

We're quoted in this analysis of the UN #NCD Political Declaration, alongside our partners Dutch Global Health Alliance.

Our Director, Katie Husselby, highlights funding gaps and civil society inclusion.

Read the full piece by @catherinefeore.bsky.social:
www.vitalsigns.news/un-declarati...

UN Declaration on NCDs is strong on ambition, but short of means

The UN declaration on noncommunicable diseases and mental health receives broad support, but critics say the content is weak

www.vitalsigns.news

Action for Global Health @afghnetwork.bsky.social · 8d

Malnutrition is a root cause of today’s biggest health challenges — but its link to NCDs is often overlooked.

At #CPC25, @globalhealthpart.bsky.social & United Against Malnutrition and Hunger convene: From Hunger to Hypertension

📍 6 Oct, 14:30, Friends’ Meeting House, Manchester

Action for Global Health @afghnetwork.bsky.social · 12d

📢 Reaction from our Director on the UK’s #UNGA #NCDs Statement 👇

#LeadOnNCDs

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Action for Global Health @afghnetwork.bsky.social · 14d

Today’s the day.

The UN meets on NCDs & mental health — a once-in-a-decade chance to act.

Without urgent UK leadership, millions more preventable deaths will follow.

The UK must lead. Add your name now: tinyurl.com/288a27w2

#LeadOnNCDs

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Katy Cooper @healthkaty.bsky.social · 14d

#HLM4 is tomorrow: a once-in-seven-years chance for the UK government (and all governments) to pin colours to the mast. #NCDs are a crisis in all countries, but receive nothing even close to the appropriate levels of attention and financing.

Time for action indeed.

Action for Global Health @afghnetwork.bsky.social · 20d

🌍 “NCDs affect people in every country — and are rising fast in developing countries. The High-Level Meeting is a golden opportunity for the UK to show leadership.” – @healthkaty.bsky.social.

We can’t afford inaction.

✍️ Join the call today: tinyurl.com/288a27w2

#LeadOnNCDs

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Action for Global Health @afghnetwork.bsky.social · 15d

The High-Level Meeting is tomorrow.

NCDs & mental health are claiming millions of lives — especially in LMICs. The UK must step up or stay silent.

✍️ Sign the open letter: healthyfutures.eaction.online/leadonchronicdisease

#LeadOnNCDs #UNGA80

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Devex @devex.com · 15d

How to maintain momentum following last year’s high-level declaration on antimicrobial resistance (AMR)? Angeli Achrekar of @unaids.org argues implementing systems of accountability from global to country level is key.

#DevexImpactHouse #UNGA80 #globalhealth

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Action for Global Health @afghnetwork.bsky.social · 15d

💭 Mental health is global — every family is affected.

Thursday's UN summit is a rare chance to put mental health on the world stage.

The UK must act with urgency and ambition.

✍️ Sign our open letter: tinyurl.com/288a27w2

#LeadOnNCDs

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Action for Global Health @afghnetwork.bsky.social · 16d

⏳ 2 days to go.

Every year, 18 million people die too young from chronic diseases — most in LMICs.

The UK must show leadership at the UN summit on NCDs & mental health. But it won’t happen without public pressure.

✍️ Sign the open letter: tinyurl.com/288a27w2

#LeadOnNCDs

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Action for Global Health @afghnetwork.bsky.social · 16d

Just 3 days to go until the UN summit on NCDs & mental health.

Nearly 3 in 4 deaths from NCDs happen in low- & middle-income countries. The toll is preventable — but only if leaders act.

✍️ Join us in demanding urgent UK leadership: tinyurl.com/288a27w2

#LeadOnNCDs

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Health Policy Watch - Global health news reporting @healthpolicywatch.bsky.social · 17d

💪"Strong cities make strong health systems — and save lives."

Cities are leading the charge against #NCDs — from London’s junk food ad ban to Bengaluru’s tobacco control enforcement.

⚖️But to scale these solutions globally, cities need funding, authority, and tools.

@vitalstrategies.org

📖⬇️ & 🙏🔁

A Problem Shared Is A Problem Halved: Why Cities Are Essential For Confronting The NCD Crisis - Health Policy Watch

Against this backdrop, one of the most powerful allies in the fight against NCDs is at risk of being overlooked: cities.

healthpolicy-watch.news

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Health Policy Watch - Global health news reporting @healthpolicywatch.bsky.social · 16d

📣Fossil fuel harms start before birth & never stop.

A sweeping new report from @gchalliance.bsky.social calls for bold, immediate action to protect human health from “cradle to grave” harms of fossil fuels.

✍️ @cbhattacharji.bsky.social
@iea.org @shwetanarayan30.bsky.social @nature.com

📖⬇️ & 🙏🔁

Ban Fossil Fuel Advertisements Recommends Study On ‘Cradle To Grave’ Climate & Health Impacts - Health Policy Watch

A sweeping new report by a consortium of climate and health experts offers a global indictment of how fossil fuels harm populations - from extraction to

healthpolicy-watch.news

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Action for Global Health @afghnetwork.bsky.social · 16d

📢 “NCDs and mental health challenges are rising rapidly across Malawi and the region, straining already fragile health systems and deepening inequalities.”

This is why urgent UK leadership is vital.

✍️ Sign the letter: tinyurl.com/288a27w2

#LeadOnNCDs

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Katy Cooper @healthkaty.bsky.social · 20d

Action on #NCDs isn't optional: it's essential, for health of both of individuals and of entire national economies.

Action for Global Health @afghnetwork.bsky.social · 20d

🌍 “NCDs affect people in every country — and are rising fast in developing countries. The High-Level Meeting is a golden opportunity for the UK to show leadership.” – @healthkaty.bsky.social.

We can’t afford inaction.

✍️ Join the call today: tinyurl.com/288a27w2

#LeadOnNCDs

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Action for Global Health @afghnetwork.bsky.social · 18d

⚠️ Chronic diseases cause 3 in 4 deaths worldwide. Millions could be saved with stronger leadership.

The UN summit on NCDs & mental health is a rare chance for the UK to act.

✍️ Back urgent UK action: tinyurl.com/288a27w2

#LeadOnNCDs

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Action for Global Health @afghnetwork.bsky.social · 20d

🌍 “NCDs affect people in every country — and are rising fast in developing countries. The High-Level Meeting is a golden opportunity for the UK to show leadership.” – @healthkaty.bsky.social.

We can’t afford inaction.

✍️ Join the call today: tinyurl.com/288a27w2

#LeadOnNCDs

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Action for Global Health @afghnetwork.bsky.social · 20d

🩺 “Every family is touched by NCDs. These conditions devastate lives, deepen inequality and drive poverty.”

The UK has led on #GlobalHealth before. Now it must do so again.

✍️ Add your name: healthyfutures.eaction.online/leadonchronicdisease

#LeadOnNCDs

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