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Sri Lanka affirms oral health as a key element of universal health coverage at WHO EB 146

06 February 2020

As a non-state actor in official relations with the World Health Organization (WHO), FDI ensures oral health is included when ministers debate global health priorities, action plans and targets. FDI is delivering three statements at the WHO Executive Board to press for further commitments on oral health.

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72nd World Health Assembly misses critical opportunity to drive action on oral health

29 May 2019

Member States gathered for the 72nd World Health Assembly in Geneva to discuss pressing global health issues but failed to take tangible action on oral health.

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Oral health must be integrated into universal health coverage #WorldHealthDay

03 April 2019

World Health Day is dedicated to universal health coverage (UHC). Integrating oral health into UHC should improve health outcomes and reduce inequalities in access to care.

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Reporting back from Brazzaville: FDI attends WHO capacity-building workshop on oral health

26 March 2019

FDI showed its commitment to oral health in Africa by attending a WHO workshop meant to build momentum around the Regional Oral Health Strategy.

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FDI calls for measurable action on oral health at 144th WHO Executive Board

06 February 2019

As a non-state actor in official relations with the World Health Organization (WHO), FDI delivered six statements at the WHO Executive Board, pressing for further commitments on oral health.

'Time to deliver' WHO report on NCDs

FDI lends the voice of oral health to 200 organizations calling for bold political commitments on NCDs

18 June 2018

FDI joined 200 organizations to welcome the WHO Independent High-Level Commission Report on NCDs but highlighted the oral health gaps that still need to be addressed.

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FDI calls for global action on oral health at the 71st World Health Assembly

31 May 2018

The 71st World Health Assembly reviewed a diverse range of health topics with notable deliberations on issues affecting healthcare professionals and noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). FDI delivered statements on the preparation for the upcoming UN High-level meeting on NCDs; using digital applications (mHealth) to enhance public health outcomes; and maternal, infant and young child nutrition.

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FDI joins WHO’s Working Group to address growing burden of noncommunicable diseases

28 March 2018

The World Health Organization (WHO) invited FDI to join its Civil Society Working Group on noncommunicable diseases (NCDs).

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FDI promotes oral health priorities at World Health Organization

06 February 2018

The 142nd session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Executive Board had noncommunicable diseases featured prominently on the agenda.

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World Health Organization estimates cost of reaching global health targets by 2030

02 August 2017

Ninety-seven million premature deaths could be prevented globally if investments to expand services towards universal health coverage are implemented.