UNDP/WHO joint letter to UN Country Teams on NCDs

26 March 2012 -- In response to the Political Declaration on NCDs, UNDP and WHO propose that the United Nations Country Teams integrate, according to country context and priorities, NCDs into the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) design processes and implementation, with initial attention being paid to the countries where UNDAF roll outs are scheduled for 2012-2013.

22 March 2012 -- In response to operative paragraphs 61 and 62 of the Political Declaration on NCDs, the Secretariat has developed a second WHO Discussion Paper for a web-based consultation on the development of a comprehensive global monitoring framework, including indicators and a set of voluntary global targets, for the prevention and control of NCDs.

19 March 2012 -- In response to operative paragraphs 2.2 and 2.3 of resolution EB130.R7, the WHO Secretariat has prepared two WHO Discussion Papers for a web-based consultation on options for strengthening and facilitating multisectoral action for the prevention and control of NCDs through partnership.

19-20 September 2011 -- The four main noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) - cardiovascular disease, cancer, chronic lung diseases and diabetes - kill three in five people worldwide, and cause great socioeconomic harm within all countries, particularly developing nations. The decision by the UN General Assembly to convene a high-level meeting on NCDs on 19-20 September 2011 presents a unique opportunity for the intenational community to take action against the epidemic, save millions of lives and enhance development initiatives.

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