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Tobacco companies in the Philippines must now put large graphic warnings, consisting of powerful, real-life images of tobacco-related disease, on 50 percent of the front and back of tobacco packs.

African leaders met in Ethiopia from 24 -25 February for a Ministerial Conference on Immunization in Africa. Their focus: expanding access to vaccines.

Court ruling requires chain restaurants to post salt icons on menus next to items that contain the full recommended daily limit (or more) of sodium.

The move is part of a comprehensive approach to tackling Non-Communicable Diseases, dedicating 10% of funds from tobacco and alcohol taxes to combat NCDs.

World Health Organization gathers Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) directors for a global meeting to support efforts to implement commitments on NCDs.

Publication of Rules and Regulations removes final barrier to implementation of warnings on tobacco packs from 3 March, 2016.

Worldwide, 300,000 women die every year due to complications from pregnancy and childbirth. Vital Strategies has helped reduce maternal deaths by in Tanzania.

Consumption of unhealthy foods and drinks, fueled by aggressive marketing, is increasing the burden of obesity-related disease in low and middle income countries.

“Best-buy” cancer-prevention strategies have wider health impact. Action should be prioritized according to accurate national health data, which is unavailable in more than half of the world’s countries.

New brand formed from the coming together of The Union North America and World Lung Foundation.