Comment on: WHO Zero Draft Framework for Meaningful Engagement people with NCDs & mental health

Comment on: WHO Zero Draft Framework for Meaningful Engagement people with NCDs & mental health

WHO has launched a web-based consultation on Zero Draft of the WHO Framework for Meaningful Engagement of People Living with Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and Mental Health conditions (hereby ‘The Framework’). The web-based consultation is open until the 14th of November, 2022.

The Framework will support WHO and Members States in the meaningful engagement of individuals with lived experience to co-create and enhance related policies, programmes, and services. The framework has been co-created with individuals with lived experience, WHO, Member States and other relevant partners. WHO has proactively prioritized and included individuals with lived experience across a range of evidence-generating activities and processes, which has informed the Zero Draft of the Framework

Member States, UN organizations, non-State actors and individuals with lived experience are invited to submit their comments through e-mail to [email protected]The response can be given in any of the six official UN languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian or Spanish. We kindly note that the deadline for comments is 14th November 2022.

To submit your comments or to ask any queries on the Framework or the web-based consultation, please contact:  Mr Jack Fisher, Technical Officer, Global Coordination Mechanism on NCDs, Global NCD Platform, [email protected]

Please share this URL and attached social media tile widely across your networks to ensure all key stakeholders have the opportunity to provide inputs and feedback into the Zero Draft. We deeply appreciate all your inputs and support to date and look forward to hearing the response of the wider community.

WHO NDoH Technical launch to the provinces of the 3rd NCDs NSP

WHO NDoH Technical launch to the provinces of the 3rd NCDs NSP

The SANCDA+ invites you to participate virtually in the NDoH and WHO Technical meeting for the NCDs+ NSP provincial rollout. June 30 all day and July 1 till lunchtime
Register for both days via Zoom Link number of participants limited to 300
Livestreaming on another platform is also to be arranged
When: Jun 30, 2022 08:00 Johannesburg
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckdu6prTwtHtCESam-n2gs0fay2U6ZsR6s

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. The message may note it is a meeting with the Presidency but it is an error we cant correct. It is for the NDOH meeting.

Link to the NDoH invitation here
Link to the draft programme here 
Link to the latest corrected 3rd NCDs+ NSP here

WHO mental health report launch -Transforming mental health for all.

Mental health is critically important to everyone, everywhere. All over the world, mental health needs are high but responses are insufficient and inadequate.  This comprehensive report draws on the latest evidence available, showcasing examples of good practice from around the world, and voicing people’s lived experience of mental health conditions. It highlights why and where change is most needed and how it can best be achieved.

It calls on all stakeholders to work together to deepen the value and commitment given to mental health, reshape the environments that influence mental health and strengthen the systems that care for people’s mental health.

Register information coming soon here. hh WorldMentalHealthReport

WHO Global Diabetes Compact Forum

 The next dates of the WHO Global Diabetes Compact Forum have been set for May 10 and 11, from 11:00 to 14:00 Geneva Time on both days. All previous members are welcomed to attend and do not need to re-register.
Organizations who are interested in taking part in the Forum but have not applied are still invited to
complete an application. Please note all applications received must go through a due diligence process which can take some time.
Application for Global Diabetes Compact Forum Membership:
https://extranet.who.int/dataformv3/index.php/43153

Comment on: WHO epilepsy & neuro global action plan 2021 Draft

Comment on: WHO epilepsy & neuro global action plan 2021 Draft

A first draft of the WHO integrated global action plan (GAP) on epilepsy and neurological disorders is available for comment by 5 August 2021. Click here. Use the web-based consultation form to make comments or send comments to [email protected]

Background

The World Health Assembly (73rd session, 2020) endorsed a resolution on Global actions on epilepsy and other neurological disorders  (WHA 73.10), requesting WHO Director-General to develop an intersectoral GAP in consultation with Member States. The GAP must address the existing worldwide challenges and gaps in providing care and services for people with neurological disorders and ensure a comprehensive, coordinated response across sectors. 

In March 2021 WHO published a discussion paper on the intersectoral GAP on epilepsy and other neurological disorders. Member States, UN agencies and relevant non-state actors have shared comments via virtual and web-based consultations.  

 The first draft of the intersectoral GAP on epilepsy and other neurological disorders developed based on the inputs received, outlines the scope, vision, goal, and strategic objectives as well as specific actions for certain stakeholders.