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Ghana NCD Alliance

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Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are one of the major health & development challenges today. The Ghana #NCD Alliance is poised to reduce the NCD burden in Ghana

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ActioNCD International is hosting From Good Buy to Good Investment: The Hidden Economics Behind NCD Success!. Make sure to attend it on May 6. linkedin.com/events/fromgoo…

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The Exec Dir Vision for Accelerated Sustainable Development Labram Musah joins the global public health community incl COS, Govts at the UN HQ in New York 4 the Multistakeholder Healing on #NCDs and Mental Health He joins in calling world leaders to: Accelerate Implementation Mobilise investments Engage communities

The Exec Dir <a href="/VASTGhana/">Vision for Accelerated Sustainable Development</a> <a href="/LabramM/">Labram Musah</a> joins the global public health community incl COS, Govts at the UN HQ in New York 4 the Multistakeholder Healing on #NCDs and Mental Health
He joins in calling world leaders to:
Accelerate Implementation
Mobilise investments
Engage communities
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The National Coord. Ghana NCD Alliance Labram Musah joins the global public health community incl COS, Govts at the UN HQ in New York 4 the Multistakeholder Healing on #NCDs & Mental Health He calls on world leaders to: Accelerate Implementation Mobilise investments Engage people living/NCDs

The National Coord. <a href="/GhanaNcd/">Ghana NCD Alliance</a> <a href="/LabramM/">Labram Musah</a> joins the global public health community incl COS, Govts at the UN HQ in New York 4 the Multistakeholder Healing on #NCDs &amp; Mental Health

He calls on world leaders to:
Accelerate Implementation
Mobilise investments
Engage people living/NCDs
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📢NCD Alliance is pleased to announce that yesterday, at the NCDA General Assembly, Dr Saunthari Somasundaram, the President and Medical Director of the National Cancer Society Malaysia, was elected as NCDA’s President-Elect 🎉 You can learn more about our new President-Elect as well as find the

📢NCD Alliance is pleased to announce that yesterday, at the NCDA General Assembly, Dr Saunthari Somasundaram, the President and Medical Director of the <a href="/ncsmalaysia/">National Cancer Society Malaysia</a>, was elected as NCDA’s President-Elect 🎉

You can learn more about our new President-Elect as well as find the
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Ghana NCD Alliance joins SEND-GHANA and Ghana Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in the launch ceremony of the front of pack warning labelling advocacy campaign aimed at helping consumers make healthy food choices to reduce the rising burden of #NCDs. WHO Ghana

<a href="/GhanaNcd/">Ghana NCD Alliance</a> joins <a href="/SENDGHANA/">SEND-GHANA</a> and <a href="/OfficialGAND/">Ghana Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics</a> in the launch ceremony of the front of pack warning labelling advocacy campaign aimed at helping consumers make healthy food choices to reduce the rising burden of #NCDs.
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The Ghana NCD Alliance team yesterday held an engagement forum at Testimony Temple - kanda to sensitize the congregants on the harmful effects of tobacco use and the subtle tactics employed by the tobacco industry to lure children and youth as part of this year's World No Tobacco Day activities.

The <a href="/GhanaNcd/">Ghana NCD Alliance</a> team yesterday held an engagement forum at  <a href="/IcgcKanda/">Testimony Temple - kanda</a> to sensitize the congregants on the harmful effects of tobacco use and the subtle tactics employed by the tobacco industry to lure children and youth as part of this year's World No Tobacco Day activities.
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Discover the truth behind the industry's tactics and connect with fellow change agents, building a movement to protect African youth from the next generation of addiction. Your voice matters in this critical conversation as part of #WNTD25. Register here: bit.ly/43qe64C

Discover the truth behind the industry's tactics and connect with fellow change agents, building a movement to protect African youth from the next generation of addiction.
Your voice matters in this critical conversation as part of #WNTD25.
Register here: bit.ly/43qe64C
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Africa Regional webinar on sideline of World No Tobacco Day 2025 hosted by Vision for Accelerated Sustainable Development in collaboration w FDAGhana & African Tobacco Control Alliance (ATCA) others on going Country are sharing their experience in Emerging Tobacco & Nicotine Products Ghana Kenya Uganda Zambia WHO Ghana WHO FCTC

Africa Regional webinar on  sideline of World No Tobacco Day 2025 hosted by <a href="/vastghana/">Vision for Accelerated Sustainable Development</a>  in collaboration w <a href="/fdaghana/">FDAGhana</a> &amp; <a href="/AfricaNoTobacco/">African Tobacco Control Alliance (ATCA)</a> others on going

Country are sharing their experience in Emerging Tobacco &amp; Nicotine Products
Ghana
Kenya
Uganda
Zambia

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Marketing or manipulations panelists from #Ghana #Kenya #Uganda & #Zambia shares on how the tobacco industry use marketing tactics & manipulations to advance to hook young people During the 2025 Africa Regional Webinar on the sideline of #WNTD2025 FDAGhana WHO Ghana

Marketing or manipulations panelists from #Ghana  #Kenya #Uganda &amp; #Zambia shares on how the tobacco industry use marketing tactics &amp; manipulations to advance to hook young people

During the 2025 Africa Regional Webinar on the sideline of #WNTD2025 

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We are united by a common mission to safeguard the health and future of young people from the growing threat of emerging tobacco and nicotine products, said Labram Musah, Exec Dir for Vision for Accelerated Sustainable Development at the just ended African Regional webinar. #WNTD2025 #AfricaNoTobacco WHO Ghana

We are united by a common mission to safeguard the health and future of young people from the growing threat of emerging tobacco and nicotine products, said Labram Musah, Exec Dir for <a href="/vastghana/">Vision for Accelerated Sustainable Development</a> at the just ended African Regional webinar.
#WNTD2025 #AfricaNoTobacco <a href="/WHOGhana/">WHO Ghana</a>
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Labram Musah, Exec Dir for Vision for Accelerated Sustainable Development made a call to action echoing that if we fail to act now, we risk watching an entire generation battle life long addiction, poor health, while the tobacco industry profit. #WNTD2025 #AfricaNoTobacco #TobaccoExposed WHO Ghana

Labram Musah, Exec Dir for <a href="/vastghana/">Vision for Accelerated Sustainable Development</a> made a call to action echoing that if we fail to act now, we risk watching an entire generation battle life long addiction, poor health, while the tobacco industry profit.
#WNTD2025 #AfricaNoTobacco #TobaccoExposed <a href="/WHOGhana/">WHO Ghana</a>
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Statistics from the Ghana Survey Report 2023 shows 4.8% prevalence rate in the use of emerging tobacco and nicotine products among young people and 9.3% and 23% among men and women., said Dr. Olivia Boateng of FDAGhana during the African Regional Webinar ahead of #WNTD2025.

Statistics from the Ghana Survey Report 2023 shows 4.8% prevalence rate in the use of emerging tobacco and nicotine products among young people and 9.3% and 23% among men and women., said Dr. Olivia Boateng of <a href="/fdaghana/">FDAGhana</a> during the African Regional Webinar ahead of #WNTD2025.
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Dr. Olivia Boateng of FDAGhana also emphasized the crucial role of the media in propagating counter harm reduction narratives to shape public perception on the harmful effects of these emerging tobacco and nicotine products and combat industry interference. #TobaccoExposed

Dr. Olivia Boateng of <a href="/fdaghana_/">FDAGhana</a> also emphasized the crucial role of the media in propagating counter harm reduction narratives to shape public perception on the harmful effects of these emerging tobacco and nicotine products and combat industry interference.
#TobaccoExposed
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Sharing experiences from Kenya, Thomas Lindi, Public Health and Research Expert noted the issue of deceptive marketing by the tobacco industry using glamorising designs and flavours to target young people. #AfricaNoTobacco #AfricanRegionalWebinar #WNTD2025 WHO Ghana

Sharing experiences from Kenya, Thomas Lindi, Public Health and Research Expert noted the issue of deceptive marketing by the tobacco industry using glamorising designs and flavours to target young people.

#AfricaNoTobacco
#AfricanRegionalWebinar 
#WNTD2025 
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Thomas Lindi also pointed out the lobbying of policymakers and government by the tobacco industry with huge potential investment for the country disguised as a way to create employment opportunities for the youth. #AfricaExposed #AfricanRegionalWebinar #WNTD2025 WHO Ghana

Thomas Lindi also pointed out the lobbying of policymakers and government by the tobacco industry with huge potential investment for the country disguised as a way to create employment opportunities for the youth.

#AfricaExposed
#AfricanRegionalWebinar
#WNTD2025
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"In the case of Ghana, young people are seen indulging in smoking habits during social events as well as online marketing of emerging products, and harm reduction narratives being embraced by the younger generation"- Godfred Kodua Policy & Research Manager, Vision for Accelerated Sustainable Development. WHO Ghana

"In the case of Ghana, young people are seen indulging in smoking habits during social events as well as online marketing of emerging products, and harm reduction narratives being embraced by the younger generation"- Godfred Kodua Policy &amp; Research Manager, <a href="/vastghana/">Vision for Accelerated Sustainable Development</a>.
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Participants emphasized the urgent need for enhanced collaboration and presented several actionable recommendations like cross-border coordination, youth-led advocacy, shared research platforms, and digital regulation. Link to webinar recording: youtu.be/u-w9EAJoukk?si…

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Your struggles do not define you. 💚 This May, NHIS stands with you for Mental Health Awareness Month. Let’s break the silence, end the stigma, and prioritize healing. 💜 #MentalHealthAwareness #PurpleMonth #NHISGhana #YouMatter

Your struggles do not define you. đź’š
This May, NHIS stands with you for Mental Health Awareness Month.
Let’s break the silence, end the stigma, and prioritize healing. 💜
#MentalHealthAwareness #PurpleMonth #NHISGhana #YouMatter
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We encourage everyone to be more mindful of their mental health and to advocate for those who cannot. Being self-conscious isn’t selfish. It’s a strength. Let’s keep the conversation going and push for real change. #purplemonth #MentalHealthAwareness youtu.be/4uye9Gl5aWg?si…