UNGA Meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases and Mental Health:
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is holding a high-level meeting this week on the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and the promotion of mental health. The meeting will focus on accelerating efforts to reduce premature deaths from NCDs, which account for nearly 75% of all global deaths, and address the rising burden of mental health conditions.
- Source: WHO
New International Health Regulations Adopted:
Amended International Health Regulations (IHR) have officially come into force, a move described as a milestone in global health governance. The new regulations, which were shaped by lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic, introduce a new “pandemic emergency” alert level and strengthen provisions for equitable access to medical products and financing.
- Source: World Health Organization
New CDC Report on Antibiotic Resistance:
The CDC has released a report highlighting a significant increase in dangerous drug-resistant bacteria. The report underscores the urgent need for new strategies to combat this growing threat to public health and prevent the spread of infections that are becoming increasingly difficult to treat with existing antibiotics.
- Source: CDC Newsroom
Sepsis and Non-Communicable Diseases:
A parallel side event at the UNGA is focusing on the often-overlooked link between sepsis and non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Sepsis, which is responsible for a significant portion of annual deaths, disproportionately affects people with underlying NCDs like diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular disease. The event aims to raise awareness and call for integrated strategies to address both.
- Source YouTube – UNGA80 Side Event
Salmonella Outbreak Investigation Continues:
The CDC and other health officials are continuing to investigate a multi-state Salmonella outbreak linked to certain home delivery meals. Sixteen people across ten states have been infected, with a significant portion requiring hospitalization. Consumers are advised to check their refrigerators and freezers for the products and discard them.
- Source: CDC