We invite you to advance known preventions and treatments targeting non-communicable diseases (NCDs) by joining the collaborative #GEFlive conversation Wednesday, January 24 at 10 a.m. ET. At the 2017 Global Engagement Forum: Live, we discussed similarities and barriers across non-communicable diseases (NCDs). This lays the foundation for effective collaboration moving forward. Join the conversation with PSI, IntraHealth, Novartis Foundation, and PYXERA Global for the #GEFlive, NCDs Twitter Chat: Co-Creating Solutions for Prevention and Treatment.
Non-Communicable Diseases: Co-Creating Solutions for Prevention and Treatment
PUBLICATION: Preventing and Treating Non-Communicable Diseases
Published by PSI and PYXERA Global
What do cervical cancer, Type 2 diabetes, and hypertension have in common? They are three diseases that are largely preventable, easily screened/diagnosed, and highly treatable with known therapies. Solutions to lessen the impact of the three diseases require a comprehensive approach from all sectors, including health, finance, foreign affairs, education, and agriculture, to work together to reduce the risks associated with non-communicable diseases (NCDs), as well as to promote the interventions which prevent and manage them.
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TWEET ME: TWITTER CHAT: Advance known preventions & treatments to target #NCDs by joining the collaborative #GEFlive conversation w/ @PSIimpact @NovartisFDN @IntraHealth Wed, Jan 24 at 10 a.m. ET. @PYXERAglobal #SDGs #GlobalHealth
TWEET ME: Similarities & barriers across #NCDs lay the foundation for effective collaboration. Join @PSIimpact @NovartisFDN @IntraHealth Wed, Jan 24 at 10 a.m. ET for the #GEFlive TWITTER CHAT #SDGs #GlobalHealth @PYXERAglobal
Moderated by @PYXERAglobal, this #GEFlive chat will feature:
@PSIimpact – PSI is a global non-profit organization dedicated to improving the health of people in the developing world.
@IntraHealth – IntraHealth believes everyone everywhere should have the health care they need to thrive. And they’re focusing on health workers to get there.
@NovartisFDN – Novartis transforms healthcare in lower middle income countries. They focus on NCDs, leprosy, digital health, and urban health.
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"Preventing the Preventable and Treating the Treatable: Non-Communicable Diseases" {{ vc_btn:title=Add+to+Calendar&style=outline-custom&outline_custom_color=%231968b3&outline_custom_hover_background=%231968b3&outline_custom_hover_text=%23ffffff&size=lg&align=center&link=url%3Ahttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.pyxeraglobal.org%252Fwp-content%252Fuploads%252F2017%252F03%252FGEFlive-Preventing-the-Preventable-and-Treating-the-Treatable-Non-communicable-Diseases.ics%7C%7C%7C }} Join us on Twitter for a NCD conversation Wednesday, March 29th at 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. ET. #GEFlive This chat is a featured event in the lead-up to PYXERA Global’s convening, the Global Engagement Forum Live, and will invite a dynamic dialogue between the public,...
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