Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), often known as chronic diseases, are non-transmissible illnesses of often long-term or long duration. They include heart diseases and stroke (cardiovascular diseases – CVDs), diabetes, chronic respiratory diseases, cancer and mental health
The Advocating for Health Coalition is rallying support for the passage of the Excise Duty Amendment Bill 2022, which seeks to impose a 20% tax on health-harming commodities such as sugar-sweetened beverages. According to the
A Coalition of Public Health Advocates, comprising Academia, Civil Society, Public Health Associations and local Nutrition Societies is calling on the government to as a matter of urgency act to protect the well-being and health
The Ghana NCD Alliance is calling on the government of Ghana to as a matter of urgency act to avert rising cases of diabetes and non-communicable diseases in the country. The Ghana NCD Alliance in
The Vision for Alternative Development (VALD), a non-governmental organization is urging the government of Ghana to implement tobacco tax as part of control initiatives to reduce the crime rate associated with tobacco trade, and excessive
Tobacco smoking has been described as a huge health trouble amongst young people, leading to severe respiratory ailments, reduced bodily fitness, and capability consequences on lung growth and function. The use of the substance is
