Opinion
Leading thoughts from global health experts
Can blockchain unblock NCD funding solutions?
Innovative funding strategies like blockchain could be the unexpected remedy to NCD financing solutions. By Andrea Feigl
Checking the box for better maternal and child health
Checking a box on a child’s health card has the ability to drastically improve maternal and child health. By Anil Kapur
The Sugar Crossroads: timely diabetes intervention is key
Numbers of patients with type 2 diabetes is rising globally. The best way to curb this is to start intervention at the pre-diabetes or “impaired glucose” stage. By Aimee Andag Silva
Investing in chronic care: Sustainable financing models for type 1 diabetes
A hundred years after the discovery of insulin, children still die from diabetes, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). What do we need to ensure access and affordability of type 1 diabetes treatment? By Ann-Lise Mikolajczak
The Importance of People-Centred Care in Treating NCDs
Confronting the epidemic of NCDs requires an approach that is tailored to people, rather than diseases. By Dr. Mamsallah Faal Omisore, Tineke de Groot & Dr. Anna Fraser.
Obesity and Mental Health: Addressing Stigma and Misconceptions
Where does stigma and weight bias arise from? And how do we reframe perceptions of obesity? By Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford & Lesly Samara Vejar Renteria
Response to Mental Health Crisis Needs to Start with Primary Health Care
Addressing the mental health crisis through primary health care has been demonstrated to increase access to care in a cost-effective and accessible way. By Dr. Nanthalile Mugala and Dr. Muyiwa Tegbe
Addressing Diabetes through Traditional Indigenous Ways: Listen, Learn, Act
Confronting the burden of type 2 diabetes with Indigenous populations. By Jeff Cyr
The Promise of Digital Health Innovations for People Living with Diabetes
What are the approaches to address diabetes in 21st century? By Ann-Lise MIkolajczak & Herb Riband
Ending Rheumatic Heart Disease is achievable if we put our hearts and minds to it
Preventable, yet persistent. Learn more about rheumatic heart diseases. By Jeremiah Mwangi
A global health convergence for approaching infectious and noncommunicable diseases
How can healthcare systems be prepared for a broad array of population requirements? By C. Norman Coleman, Eugenia Wendling & Donna O’Brien
Overcoming key barriers to quality diabetes care around the world
Despite innovations in diabetes treatment and management over the past 100 years, more collaboration is needed to overcome current obstacles. By James Anderson
To manage syndemics think like an octopus
Reimagining health care will require both efficiency and exploration. By Anne Stake
Community health workers key to cost-effective prevention
Local health care workers will play a critical role in providing affordable preventive care. By Devang Vussonji and Heri Marwa
The thyroid, the organ below the radar
It’s time to categorize thyroid disorders as a distinct group of non-communicable diseases. By Teofilo O.L. San Luis Jr.
A goal without a plan is just a wish – the importance of national cancer control plans
Discussing the lack of a national cancer strategies and the potential ways to fill the. By Zuzanna Tittenbrun and Sonali Johnson
Building a GPS for doctors – the potential of learning elimination in healthcare
The urgent need of creating digital short-cuts for frontline health workers to gain the expertise & fulfilling the high demand for health care. By Michael Calopietro
People power as the driver and disruptor for the NCD agenda
Should we give PLWNCDs a stronger voice and more direct input in managing their own conditions? By Kwanele Asante & Bruno Helman
Build health systems where conventional services cannot reach
How can the “three Cs” of health delivery — community-led, connectivity and collaborations — help to build more flexible health systems for hard-to-reach populations? By Rich Bryson
Addressing the Unmet Needs of People Living with Diabetes: 100 years after the discovery of insulin
2021 represents the 100th anniversary of the discovery of insulin and the official launch of the new WHO Global Diabetes Compact. Still, many are unable to access or afford the necessary medication and supplies needed to self-manage their diabetes on a day-to-day basis. By Molly Guy
Reflecting on Women and NCDs in COVID-19 Times
If we are to build a more equitable world, we must start reflecting on women and NCDs in COVID-19 times. By Nalini Saligram & Deepa Prahalad
Blended finance solutions to the NCD funding gap
Funding for noncommunicable disease care doesn’t match the need, but blended finance is a promising opportunity. By Thomas Roades and Andrea Feigl
Digital health care can bring fairer access for all
Katie Dain is CEO of the NCD Alliance, a global public health lobby. Lobna Salem, MD, MSc, MBA, is the group’s chief medical officer for developed markets