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Making the Case for Inclusion of Children Ahead of the United Nations High-Level Meeting on NCDs

Making the Case for Inclusion of Children Ahead of the United Nations High-Level Meeting on NCDs

A commentary authored by Network and UNICEF leaders and published in August by The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health makes the case for better care for children and adolescents living with severe, chronic NCDs in settings of extreme poverty, a case that’s also reflected in the Network’s position statement ahead of the United Nations High-Level Meeting on NCDs in September.

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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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