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The how: a message for the UN high-level meeting on NCDs

Posted on June 28, 2018May 2, 2019

This September's UN General Assembly high-level meeting (HLM) on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) provides a strategic opportunity to propel the response—from “where do we want to be” to “how do we get there”. (... read more →

Air pollution, health, and human rights

Posted on October 22, 2014August 21, 2018

The activities of human beings contaminate the air with toxic pollutants. Air pollution has both short-term and long-term adverse effects, and contributes to non-communicable diseases.1 The Forum of International Respiratory ... read more →

History, principles, and practice of health and human rights

Posted on August 4, 2007August 21, 2018

Individuals and populations suff er violations of their rights that aff ect health and wellbeing. Health professionals have a part to play in reduction and prevention of these violations and ensuring that health-related polic... read more →