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At a United Nations Hearing, Network Provides Testimony on Global Health Gaps

At a United Nations Hearing, Network Provides Testimony on Global Health Gaps

On behalf of the NCDI Poverty Network, Rachel Gasana, senior director of advancement, testified at the multistakeholder hearing on noncommunicable diseases, held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City. The Network was one of 70 organizations selected to deliver testimonies as a prelude to the United Nations High-Level Meeting on NCDs in September.

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The Network Expands Its Social Media Presence
Network in Action Briefs Mike Lawrence Network in Action Briefs Mike Lawrence

The Network Expands Its Social Media Presence

The NCDI Poverty Network recently expanded its social media presence to use the rising popularity of Facebook in Africa to good advantage—and to provide additional platforms for its advocacy work in ensuring that children, adolescents, and adults living with severe noncommunicable diseases in low-income countries have access to the lifesaving services they need.

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The Missing Pieces: The Network Publishes a Statement on the Global NCD Agenda
Network in Action Briefs Paula Byron Network in Action Briefs Paula Byron

The Missing Pieces: The Network Publishes a Statement on the Global NCD Agenda

The NCDI Poverty Network recently published a position statement that identifies the crucial pieces—and populations—missing from the global NCD agenda. With this statement, the Network seeks to inform policy discussions in the lead-up to the Fourth United Nations High-Level Meeting on the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases, slated for September.

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