Elrha’s Post

Our NCD Research in Humanitarian Crises working group has published a timely study on strengthening care for people living with non-communicable diseases in humanitarian settings during the COVID-19 pandemic. This mixed methods research highlights key lessons learned from the pandemic, emphasising the need for stronger inclusion of NCD care in emergency preparedness and response planning. Read here: https://lnkd.in/e3xvBGV6

Our NCD Research in Humanitarian Crises working group has published a timely study on strengthening care for people living with non-communicable diseases in humanitarian settings during the COVID-19 pandemic. This mixed methods research highlights key lessons learned from the pandemic, emphasising the need for stronger inclusion of NCD care in emergency preparedness and response planning. Read here: https://lnkd.in/e3xvBGV6

📅 Save the Date: September 4, 2024 Join us for an important webinar as we launch our latest report: "Research Priorities for Non-Communicable Diseases in Humanitarian Crises: Focus on Cardio-Metabolic Syndrome" This Elrha-funded research, conducted by the American University of Beirut and International Rescue Committee, sets the agenda for NCD research in humanitarian settings for the next decade. Don't miss this opportunity to learn about crucial developments in addressing NCDs in crisis situations. Register here: https://bit.ly/3Lefcqf #NCDs #HumanitarianHealth #ResearchPriorities #GlobalHealth

"In framing the pandemic as an exceptional crisis, there is a real risk of diminishing the importance of learning and the need for transformative change within the sector. Our analysis suggests that there is much to be learned – and further researched – from the response to COVID-19, which will be useful in responding to future public health emergencies, as well as other major crises." 📖 Our newly published evaluation synthesis report, "The humanitarian response to COVID-19: lessons for future pandemics and global crises," written by Emmeline Kerkvliet Susanna Morrison-Metois Katy Bobin Samir Hafiz is available in the following formats: 1️⃣ Full report 2️⃣ Executive summary 3️⃣ Key lessons for pandemics 4️⃣ Key lessons for global crises Dive into the learnings here: https://lnkd.in/dYZfT2t3 #withlearningcomeschange

Help me understand : Why are most of international donors overlooking the local needs of LMICs and not increasing the financing of NCD local initiatives to address this crisis ❓ 🌍 Despite being the leading cause of global mortality, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) receive less than 2% of all official development assistance for health. World Health Organization has the data: over 80% of premature deaths from NCDs occur in LMICs, perpetuating a cycle of disease, disability, and death among the most vulnerable populations. ⏳ It's time to bridge the gap between international development priorities and local needs. See the graphic below from Rwanda: the shift towards allocating more resources to combat NCDs is becoming increasingly vital as life expectancy increases, considering the threat they pose today compared to communicable diseases. Join me and Dr. Githinji Gitahi (AMREF) Sania Nishtar (Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance), Mohamed Abdulazit, (Africa CDC), Klaus Dr. Schlueter, (MSD), Suzanne Silantoi. L, (Nairobi City County) and others TBC during the World Health Assembly, to bring attention to the need for the global community to listen and balance the investment towards where is needed. Register➡️ https://lnkd.in/dMPN69cY #WHA77

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) kill more than 41 million people every year, accounting for 71% of all deaths globally. The prevalence of NCDs is estimated to be higher than that of infectious diseases in Africa by 2030.  What does this mean for focus and funding of NCDs in Africa? I believe the time is now for us to shift attention to NCDs before they become the next pandemic.

Talking about addressing diabetes in humanitarian settings with my inspiring colleagues, Sylvia Kehlenbrink and Iryna Vlasenko, and hearing the lived experience of Mohammed Seyam from Gaza, and the inspiring work of UNRWA from Akihiro Seita, at the WHO Global high-level technical meeting on NCDs in humanitarian settings in Copenhagen. ▶️ Focus on dignity ▶️ Bring down pen prices and make them available ▶️ Put the health of people before politics and bureaucracy ✴️ We need peace ✴️ #diabetes #insulin4all #pens4all International Alliance for Diabetes Action

🎯 CHECK THIS OUT! ▶️ System Dynamics Helps Evaluate Anticipatory Action on Cholera Outbreaks by Pei Shan Loo and L Milano Cholera remains a significant public health problem in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with 13,000 suspected cases and 236 deaths reported in 2022 alone. In light of these complexities and volatilities, it is crucial for humanitarian response to move from a largely reactive to an anticipatory approach according to the Centre for Humanitarian Data. ⛑️ Discover how the Centre for Humanitarian Data used System Dynamics simulation to present evidence for anticipatory action on cholera outbreaks. 🔄 🔗 Read the case: https://ow.ly/ceUc50SAnkR 🔗 More case studies: https://ow.ly/ORlO50SAnkO #SystemDynamics #systemsthinking #simulation

Non-communicable diseases #NCDs remain an area with limited evidence base on intervention effectiveness in humanitarian contexts. Over the past two years, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and the American University of Beirut (AUB), with funding support from Elrha, have embarked on developing a consensus-based research agenda for the next decade, focusing on cardiometabolic syndrome #CMS in #humanitarian settings. This initiative has received strong support from various NCD stakeholders, including the inter-agency working group on NCDs. Join us for an engaging webinar on 4th September 2024, at 2 PM BST, where we will present the key findings. The prioritized research questions aim to guide researchers, humanitarian practitioners, and funding agencies in addressing CMS in humanitarian settings, ultimately improving policy and practice to prevent unnecessary deaths and comorbidities. Register here! https://bit.ly/3Lefcqf Elrha International Rescue Committee American University of Beirut

The Global Health Forum in Geneva next week will highlight the links between human health and the environment.