Prevent NCD

02/07/2025

📢 WHO Regional Office for Europe: Live Webinar

WHO clinical treatment guideline for to***co cessation and country-level implementation

One year ago, the World Health Organization (WHO) released its first-ever clinical treatment guideline for to***co cessation in adults.

Tomorrows Live Webinar invites policymakers, to***co control staff and to***co cessation service providers and managers to discuss the recommendations and implementations of the guidelines.

🗓️ 3 July 2025
⏰ 10:00 CEST
📍 Online

👉To join register here: https://who.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PVOQoRqaQuahq1l1TSzRWw #/registration

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01/07/2025

[𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞] 𝐀 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐲-𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) remain the leading cause of death and disability in Europe. While some risk factors such as to***co use and hypertension have declined, rates of obesity and diabetes continue to rise—and physical inactivity remains unchanged. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the implementation of vital public health policies has slowed significantly.

A new joint Comment published in The Lancet Regional Health – Europe highlights these urgent challenges and calls for a renewed European agenda. The Comment was co-authored by JA PreventNCD, JACARDI, WHO Regional Office for Europe, OECD - OCDE, and EU Health and Food Safety.

It draws on the findings of the new WHO Europe report:
Avoidable mortality, risk factors and policies for tackling NCDs: leveraging data for impact.

The Comment underscores the need to:
– Strengthen cross-national collaboration
– Accelerate the implementation of proven public health policies
– Build equitable, integrated health systems
– Improve accountability through better data and monitoring

Read the full press release here: https://preventncd.eu/newsroom/press-releases/from-evidence-to-impact-a-united-call-for-equity-driven-and-sustainable-action-on-ncds/

26/06/2025

📢 WHO Regional Office for Europe: From Data to Impact

New insights ahead of the 4th UN High-Level Meeting on NCDs and Mental Health

At the end of September 2025, world leaders will gather at the 4th UN General Assembly to define a new path for preventing noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and promoting mental health and well-being.

Ahead of this milestone, WHO/Europe is launching a new report on the progress and efforts to reduce the burden of NCDs and prevent premature mortality.

Register for tomorrow's webinar to learn how data and action can help create a healthier, more resilient future.

🗓️ 27 June 2025
⏰ 10:00 CEST
📍 Online

👉 Register here: https://www.who.int/europe/news-room/events/item/2025/06/27/default-calendar/from-data-to-impact--new-insights-ahead-of-the-4th-un-high-level-meeting-on-ncds-and-mental-health

With just 13 weeks until the Fourth High-Level Meeting of the United Nations General Assembly on the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases and Promotion of Mental Health and Well-being, WHO/Europe invites you to a webinar launching a key report on the status of efforts to achieve noncom...

24/06/2025

⏳ Only 1 day to go!

Tomorrow’s JAPreventNCD webinar dives into strengthening health inequality monitoring across Europe. 🌍

Join top experts in shaping fairer health systems. 25 June, 13:00 - 14:00 CEST – don’t miss out!

🔗 Register now:

The webinar aims to bring together leading European experts and institutional representatives to reflect on current challenges and explore actionable strategies for strengthening the monitoring of health inequalities across Europe. In a context where disparities in health outcomes persist both withi...

18/06/2025

Building a Sustainable Future for NCD Prevention
The 2nd Sustainability meeting with nominated representatives from health authorities and participating competent authorities took place on 17-18th of June in Katowice, Poland – an important milestone for the JA PreventNCD project and for strengthening long-term NCD prevention efforts in Europe.

🌍 The meeting brought together national representatives, youth delegates, and public health experts to co-develop a draft of Terms of Reference for a new EU body dedicated to preventing cancer and other non-communicable diseases. This body is expected to continue beyond the end of JA PreventNCD project in 2027 – ensuring sustainability, equity, and impact.

💬 As Mojca Gabrijelčič, leader of the Sustainability team, powerfully stated:
“The European Commission has asked for the creation of this consortium – and that is the most powerful way of making our efforts sustainable. We are here to define how this body can work, why it is needed, and what actions will truly make a difference in NCD prevention in Europe.”

🗓 The two-day programme included:
🔹A Ceremonial Plenary under the Polish EU Presidency
🔹Presentations of key JA PreventNCD outcomes
🔹Breakout discussions to co-create the EU-CNCD Terms of Reference
🔹Strong emphasis on youth engagement and digital realities
🔹Sessions on both what actions are needed and how to implement them effectively across EU Member States

👉 The meeting reflected the energy, commitment, and shared vision driving efforts to build a healthier Europe for all.

17/06/2025

Join us for the JA PreventNCD webinar: "Mind the Gap: Strengthening Health Inequality Monitoring in Europe" on 25 June, 13:00 - 14:00 CEST.

Top experts from across Europe will discuss how to improve tracking of health inequalities and share practical solutions to create fairer health systems. 💡

Learn more about the event and register here: ⤵️

Reducing Europe's cancer and NCD burden through coordinated strategies on health determinants. Focusing on effective policies, societal and personal risk factors.

17/06/2025

🌍 Day 1 of the JA PreventNCD Annual Meeting in Katowice, Poland brought together participants and experts from across Europe — united in our mission to prevent non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and promote health.
We opened the day with political and institutional support from national and EU-level leaders, WHO, and local authorities. Their presence underscored the important recognition that prevention as a top priority for public health policy across Europe.
🔹 Knut Inge Klepp, our Scientific Coordinator, outlined changing priorities in NCD prevention — including the importance of addressing social and commercial drivers, and the need to link research, practice, and policy.
🔹 Nason Maani challenged us to act on the commercial determinants of health — from marketing and pricing to regulation and political influence — reminding us that effective prevention means reshaping systems.
A theme throughout the day was equity:
🟣 Benedetta Armocida scientific coordinatior of our sister project JACARDI underscored the urgent need to address disparities in NCD outcomes, a core principle guiding our collective work in her presentation.
🟣 Bucciardini Raffaella Bucciardini, Dr. Gerd Monika Flodgren, and others presented tools to monitor inequalities and move from data to action.
🟣 Sudhvir Singh from WHO shared global recommendations to tackle the social determinants of health equity.
In the afternoon, we split into parallel sessions focused on:
🔸 Health literacy for at-risk individuals
🔸 Transforming food environments and regulating digital marketing
🔸 New practices in procurement, school meals, and baby-friendly services
We ended the day with an energizing wellbeing walking tour through Katowice — combining informal networking with local insights.

The energy is high, the dialogue is meaningful, and the collaboration is real. On to Day 2! 💪

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05/06/2025

Happy World Environment Day! 🌍

At JA PreventNCD, we recognize the strong connection between a healthy environment and the prevention of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) like heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and respiratory illnesses.
🌱 Clean air, safe water, green spaces, and climate-resilient communities aren't just good for the planet — they're essential for our health.

🛑Environmental factors — like air pollution, unsafe water, and climate change — contribute to the rise of NCDs and pose serious health risks worldwide.On this hashtag

Let's protect the environment to protect our health.

Together, we can:
✅ Advocate for clean air and water
✅ Promote active lifestyles in green spaces
✅ Support climate action for long-term health

22/05/2025

💡 Should the price of alcohol reflect the real cost to our health and societies?

Alcohol consumption in Europe remains the highest in the world — and it’s increasingly affordable. The consequences? A growing burden on our healthcare systems, rising inequality, and thousands of preventable deaths.

WHO/Europe’s newly released report and policymaker toolkit provide powerful evidence that excise taxes are among the most effective tools for reducing alcohol-related harm. They can:

🔸 Make alcohol less affordable, particularly protecting low-income groups and narrowing health inequalities

🔸 Raise much-needed revenue for prevention, healthcare, and treatment initiatives

🔸 Promote health equity and protect future generations

For example, Lithuania increased alcohol taxes in 2017 and saw a 7% drop in consumption — while revenues rose by 27%.

📘 Dive into the data: https://lnkd.in/eNEi9eVF

🧰 Explore the implementation toolkit: https://lnkd.in/eMwBCGXy

Let’s use taxation not just as a fiscal tool — but as a public health imperative.



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21/05/2025

🧠 It’s European Mental Health Week!
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This week, we stand with Mental Health Europe and partners across the continent to raise awareness and call for action on mental health.
At JA PreventNCD, we are committed to promoting mental wellbeing as a part of preventing non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Mental health is interconnected with physical health, and improving it requires collaboration across all sectors of society.
🤝 That’s why we’re working to integrate Mental Health in All Policies (MHiAP) – encouraging better cross-sector cooperation to support mental wellbeing across Europe.
This week, let’s break the silence, fight stigma, and invest in policies that protect and promote mental health – for everyone, everywhere.
📢 Join the conversation. Share your actions. Let’s make mental health a European priority.

Join the 2025 European Mental Health Week (19-25 May) to share stories, raise awareness, and discuss the impact of mental health in our lives.

20/05/2025

𝗝𝗔 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗡𝗖𝗗 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 "𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲" 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗷𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗷𝗮𝗻𝗮, 𝗦𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗮

Today, the 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 (NIJZ) in 𝗦𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗮 is hosting an event focused on promoting healthy lifestyles among young people, as part of the

The event opened with welcome remarks, including a warm opening talk from dr. Aleš Musar, the spouse of the President of Slovenia and Matej Petelin, the Slovenian representative of the JA Youth Advisory Group. In a video address, prof. dr. Sanja Musić Milanović, the spouse of the President of Croatia emphasized the importance of JA PreventNCD in the implementation of the Zagreb Declaration, particularly through the development of a school nutrition improvement manual. Doc. dr. Mojca Gabrijelčič, leader of the JA PreventNCD Sustainability work, spoke about the project's role in promoting a shift toward wellbeing-oriented policies and regulatory frameworks in the context of school nutrition.

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 — their engagement was central throughout the day, through talks, given by youth representatives of different initiatives and an ending interactive session.

16/05/2025

🌍 European Public Health Week 2025 | May 12–16

This week marks European Public Health Week (EUPHW) — an initiative by to raise awareness of public health and promote collaboration across Europe and beyond.

This year’s topic, “Innovation for Resilience: Shaping a Sustainable Future,” focuses on how structural changes in policies, innovation in technologies and digital tools as well as cross-sector collaborations can strengthen public health systems and support both human and planetary health.

👥 Experts, policymakers, students and practitioners from Europe and around the world have been invited to contribute their insights, engage in meaningful dialogue, and co-create actionable strategies for a healthier future.

🧠 Key topics during the EUPHW 2025:
• Mental Health: Health Workforce at the Centre
• Global Health: Food Systems, Health Security, Climate & Sustainability
• Healthy Ageing: Navigating multimorbidity in a digital world
• Health Equity: Tackling the social determinants of health
• Next Generation: The future of public health, led by EUPHAnxt

🔗 Learn more here: https://eupha.org/EUPHW