Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) like heart disease, cancer, chronic respiratory disease, and diabetes are responsible for 75% of global deaths. During emergencies, individuals with NCDs, particularly those reliant on life-saving services like dialysis, face challenges. Organizations such as WHO, Refugees, and partners advocate for the inclusion of cancer, diabetes, and other NCD care in humanitarian emergency preparedness and response to prevent excess deaths.
People living through crises are at an increased risk of noncommunicable diseases such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes & more. @WHO says care & treatment for such diseases should be included in humanitarian emergency preparedness & response plans. https://t.co/BxvowJyUl0 https://t.co/ShiuPNMc17
.@WHO, @Refugees and partners want to ensure that care and treatment of cancer, diabetes and other noncommunicable diseases are included in humanitarian emergency preparedness & response. More details in our World News in Brief bulletin. https://t.co/XCCShDwZgN
Cancer, diabetes, heart or lung disease can affect any one of us, or our loved ones. Conflict, flooding, earthquakes, famine, displacement, and other emergencies multiply the risks associated with these diseases. I recently saw a report of 40 people who needed dialysis dying… https://t.co/zdZ85rIbtu
.@WHO, @Refugees and partners want to ensure that care and treatment of cancer, diabetes & other noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are part of humanitarian emergency preparedness & response. More details in our World News in Brief bulletin. https://t.co/TRdzxdhrS7
During #disasters, people living with noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) face a difficult situation, especially those relying on life-saving services such as dialysis machines. Prioritizing access to essential services like dialysis or cancer care can prevent excess deaths &… https://t.co/xyzGLh7sUc
Did you know❓ Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) like heart disease, cancer, chronic respiratory disease, diabetes cause 75% of global deaths. People affected by #emergencies are at an increased risk of NCDs & it is estimated that strokes & heart attacks are up to three times 💔… https://t.co/hoKu9s1o1h