Health UPdates #202 “Kailan Ka Huling Nagpatingin?” Non-Communicable Diseases: The Silent Killer

The University of the Philippines,
in partnership with the UP Manila – National Institutes of Health,
and in cooperation with UP Philippine General Hospital and UP College of Medicine,
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Webinar #202
July 26, 2024 (Friday) 12nn
“Kailan Ka Huling Nagpatingin?”
Non-Communicable Diseases: The Silent Killer

Presenter:
DR. ROLANDO ENRIQUE D. DOMINGO
Coordinator for Non-Communicable Diseases
Western Pacific Regional Office
World Health Organization

Reactor:
DR. ANTHONY G. H. CORDERO
Director, Community Health and Development Program
University of the Philippines Manila

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Webinar #202
July 26, 2024 (Friday) 12nn
“Kailan Ka Huling Nagpatingin?”
Non-Communicable Diseases: The Silent Killer

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), a constellation of chronic conditions primarily attributed to lifestyle factors, pose a formidable challenge to global health. Characterized by a protracted course and significant morbidity, NCDs, including cardiovascular diseases, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases, and diabetes, exert a disproportionate burden on healthcare systems, particularly in the Western Pacific Region. To address this pressing issue, the World Health Organization – Western Pacific Regional Office (WHO WPRO) has established a comprehensive regional action framework aimed at preventing and controlling NCDs.

In this week’s episode, we will discuss the intricacies of the WHO WPRO NCD action framework, providing invaluable insights for frontline healthcare providers. Our speakers will discuss the framework’s strategic objectives, key interventions, and best practices for implementation. We will also talk about practical strategies for integrating NCD prevention and management into primary care.

Our main presenter is Dr. Eric D. Domingo, who is currently the Coordinator for Non-Communicable Diseases at the WHO WPRO. Our reactor is Dr. Anthony G. H. Cordero, who serves as Director of the Community Health and Development Program of UP Manila.

By the end of this webinar, participants will gain a profound understanding of the epidemiology, risk factors, and clinical manifestations of NCDs. They will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to identify individuals at risk, implement early detection and screening programs, and deliver evidence-based care. These include the pivotal role of healthcare providers in advocating for policy changes, fostering healthy lifestyles, and creating supportive environments.

Let us become champions of NCD prevention and management, contributing to the collective goal of reducing the burden of these diseases and improving the health and well-being of communities across the region.

So that together, we can stop preventable deaths.