Special Initiative on NCDs and Innovation (SNI)
The Special Initiative on NCDs and Innovation (SNI) responds to the growing urgency to accelerate actions to meet NCD-related targets ahead of the 2030 deadline for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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Avoidable mortality, risk factors and policies for tackling noncommunicable diseases – leveraging data for impact: monitoring commitments in the WHO European Region ahead of the Fourth United Nations High-Level Meeting
27 June 2025

Avoidable mortality, risk factors and policies for tackling noncommunicable diseases – leveraging data...

Noncommunicable diseases (‎NCDs)‎, such as cardiovascular diseases, cancers, diabetes and chronic respiratory diseases, remain the leading cause...

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Chronic respiratory diseases in the WHO European Region
12 June 2025

Chronic respiratory diseases in the WHO European Region

This report on chronic respiratory diseases (‎CRDs)‎ in the WHO European Region, developed by WHO and the European Respiratory Society (‎ERS)‎,...

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Alcohol taxation and pricing policies implementation toolkit: a practical guide for selecting, implementing and evaluating policies
21 May 2025

Alcohol taxation and pricing policies implementation toolkit: a practical guide for selecting, implementing...

This toolkit supports government officials in selecting, implementing, and evaluating alcohol taxation and pricing policies. It offers practical considerations...

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Alcohol taxes, prices and affordability in the WHO European Region in 2022
21 May 2025

Alcohol taxes, prices and affordability in the WHO European Region in 2022

This report examines the implementation of alcohol tax and pricing policies in the WHO European Region as of 2022, assessing their impact on alcohol affordability...

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