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We are pleased to announce the launch of the report,   on Wednesday, 4 September 2024.

The webinar will take place at 8PM Bangkok / 4PM Nairobi / 2PM London / 9AM New York time and will be chaired by Mike Woodman, Senior Public Health Officer at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

• Time: 14:00-15:30 London Time
• Date: Wednesday 4 September
• Location: online via Zoom (with language interpretation)
• Registration:  

Our presenters and panellists bring a wealth of expertise in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in crisis settings, encompassing research, practice, and lived experience:

• Chaza Akik - Consultant Investigator, American University of Beirut (AUB)
• Lilian Kiapi - Co-Principal Investigator, International Rescue Committee (IRC)
• Philippa Boulle - Non-Communicable Diseases Advisor; Chronic Disease Team Leader, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
• Bayard Roberts - Professor of Health Systems & Policy, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM)
• Mohammed Seyam - Gazan Medical Doctor, NCDs in Crises Advocate, Young Leader in Diabetes
• Mesfin Teklu Tessema - Senior Director, Health Unit, IRC

We are honoured to have such a distinguished group sharing their insights and experiences and we look forward to engaging with you during the launch.

The Global Forum on Humanitarian Health Research (GFH2R) is a unique convening that seeks to elevate the voice of researchers from settings affected by humanitarian crises, especially low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), through a series of webinars and an in-person meeting taking place in Nairobi, Kenya in May 2025 (dates TBD). The theme for GFH2R 2025 is Health Research at the Nexus of Humanitarian Crises and Climate Change. Anyone interested is welcome to join the webinars, the first of which will take place on August 28 at 9:00 a.m. ET (USA). Individuals interested in attending the in-person meeting should apply as a case study presenter or general participant.

• (Deadline: October 7, 2024)

Jason T.T., Ipsita Hamid I.T., Ghazal A., Meerjady S.F., Abid M.R., , 2024, International Health, 16(4), pp 409–415

James O, Abbou-Abbas L, Vijayasingham L, , 2024, PLOS Global Public Health 4(6)

Due to the hostilities on the Lebanon-Israeli border linked to the Gaza conflict, resulting in casualties, displacement, and health facility closures, the LRC published on minimizing disruptions in managing NCDs.

The study highlights the role of community health volunteers in supporting those with special needs, the formation of supportive peer networks, and the importance of internal coordination and communication for an effective response.

In this made by DRC and Somali RC, the Somali RC Health director articulates some of the challenges they are faced with and advances made.

The WHO website now features on its home page, a NCDs in humanitarian settings page. The link to this page is available here on our Related resources section for ease of access.

Some of resources featured in the NCDs in humanitarian settings page are:

1. Grace J.M, Thabana M.W. , 2024, Global Health Promotion.
2. Gilmour, M., 2024, . PhD thesis, University of Glasgow.
3. WHO, 2024, I
4. Basu S, Yudkin J.S, Jawad M., Ghattas H., Hamad B.A, et al., 2024, . PLOS Global Public Health 4(5): e0003168.

Partnering for Change (P4C) just launched a preliminary draft of designed to assist in the planning, implementation, and assessment of peer support initiatives for individuals living with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in humanitarian contexts. 

The 4th Symposium on Diabetes in Humanitarian Crises is just around the corner, taking place on May 9-10! There is an incredible line-up of speakers and discussions planned, and we look forward to welcoming you to this engaging event. Less than 2 weeks to go – don't miss out!

Please see the preliminary program by clicking .

There is still time to register! Register for virtual or in-person attendance at

Schmid, B., Njeim, C., Vijayasingham, L., Anku Sanga, L., Kighsro Naimi, R., Fouad, F. M., Akik, C., Zmeter, C., Aebischer Perone, S., Bruun Larsen, L., Roswall, J., Ansbro, E., & Perel, P. (2024). . Journal of Migration and Health. 

Vijayasingham, L., Ansbro, É., Zmeter, C., Abbas, L. A., Schmid, B., Sanga, L., Larsen, L. B., Perone, S. A., & Perel, P. (2024).. Journal of Migration and Health, 9, 100228.

NCD Alliance, The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust, 2024, , Policy Brief. 

Centre for Global Chronic Conditions, in collaboration with the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, presents an executive short course addressing the distinctive challenges posed by non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in humanitarian settings. 

This program is designed to equip professionals with the essential knowledge and skills required for effective NCD program management. Engage with international experts and a diverse community of peers to gain insights and practical strategies. Join us on this transformative learning journey and enhance your impact in addressing NCDs within humanitarian contexts. 

Click here to enrol and get a unique opportunity to advance your expertise. Application deadline is 28th April

, hosted by the Government of the Kingdom of Denmark and co-organized by WHO and UNHCR, is scheduled to take place 27-29 February 2024 in Copenhagen. 

This will be a closed hybrid event with an objective to strengthen the integration of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in humanitarian responses. 

Experts from various fields will discuss ways to support Member States in delivering NCD services during crises, with outcomes shaping the 2024 UN progress report and informing plans for the Fourth UN High-Level Meeting on NCDs in 2025. 

John Zarocostas, 2024, , The Lancet, 403(10421), 14–15. 

Richter B, Bongaerts B and Metzendorf M-I, 2023, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2023, Issue 11. Art. No.: CD015385. 

Willis, R., Akik, C., El-Dirani, Z., Truppa, C., Zmeter, C., Fleri, F., Perone, S. A., Paci, R., Frederiksen, S., Haidar, C. A., Hamadeh, R. S., Fouad, F. M., Perel, P., Roberts, B., and Ansbro, É., 2023. . PLOS Global Public Health, 3(12)

Our dedicated team of NCD researchers and practitioners at IRC and AUB, along with the valued collaboration of the Informal Inter-Agency Working Group (IIAWG) on NCDs, is working towards establishing crucial priorities for NCD research over the next decade, with a specific focus on Cardio-Metabolic Syndrome (CMS).

We previously shared a survey on priority questions and we appreciate everyone who shared your thoughts in the first survey, thank you!

We now invite you to take part in the second survey, where you can help us score the compiled list of 43 priority research questions against predefined criteria. Your insights are invaluable in shaping these priorities, and we would greatly appreciate your participation in our survey process. 

Are you interested, have been/are involved in or considering involvement in programs or research related to NCDs in humanitarian settings/crisis? You could be:

1. Health care worker
2. Researcher in an academic setting
3. Researcher in a non-academic setting (e.g., think tank or pharmaceutical company)
4. Representative of a health professional body
5. Representative of a donor/ funding organization
6. Focal person from ministry of health or other government related health agency or
7. NCD patients’ representative
8. Health programme managers/coordinators
9. Technical expert on NCDs

If your answer is yes to the above question, then please proceed with the . The survey is available in English, French, Arabic, and Spanish and is open until 26th November 2023

We appreciate your time and effort in contributing to this important endeavour. Please note that the survey is designed to be filled out online, using a laptop or computer with browsers such as Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera, or Safari. The survey cannot be filled from mobile phones or tablets.

For additional details, including the consent form, please visit .

Thank you for being a crucial part of our research community!

IRC and AUB Research Teams

Its today!!

2023 Theme:

Millions of individuals globally who have diabetes lack access to proper diabetes care. Continuous care and support are essential for individuals with diabetes to effectively manage their condition and mitigate the risk of complications.

There is an urgent need for the following:

1. Ensuring that medications, technologies, support, and care are accessible to all individuals with diabetes who require them.
2. Governments must increase their investments in diabetes care and prevention.

In the year 2023, the campaign will emphasize the significance of as a means of delaying or preventing the condition. It will also underscore the impact of complications associated with diabetes and stress the importance of having access to accurate information and care for prompt and effective treatment and management. More information about World Diabetes Day can be found

In this , written by ThinkWell and commissioned by DRC, DRC seeks to investigate necessity and potential mechanisms for establishing additional global financing mechanisms for NCD care in humanitarian settings.

The report was discussed by 35 experts from International Rescue Committee, RTI International, ICRC, LSHTM, UNRWA and several other institutions. These experts had the opportunity to validate the analysis and to extend its conclusions beyond the Danish Red Cross. The summary from teh roundtable discussion can be found

Proposal submission opens 13th September and closes on 30th October.

The T1D Community Fund will support community-based organizations working to improve the lives of people living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

The funding will be for up to 2 years and is expected to range from USD$10,000 to 40,000 per year

Visit the website to view the submission guidelines.

Lyles E, Paik K, Kiogora J, Hussein H, Cordero Morales A, Kiapi L, Doocy S, 2023.
JMIR Mhealth Uhealth

Truppa, C., Ansbro, É., Willis, R. et al. . Confl Health 17, 35 (2023). 

Journal of Migration and Health will publish a special issue focused on Non-communicable diseases in humanitarian settings in low and middle income countries.

Submissions that evaluate complex interventions, utilize implementation science, and incorporate multidisciplinary approaches are specifically encouraged.

Guest editors

• Dr. Pablo Perel, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London WC1H 9SH, United Kingdom.
• Dr. Eimhin Ansbro, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London WC1H 9SH, United Kingdom.
• Dr. Chaza Akik, American University of Beirut, Beirut 1107 2020, Lebanon.

Find out more on the website. 

The is on 14th September. 

The (UNGA78) will take place at the UN headquarters in New York, USA, from 12th - 30th September 2023.

Alani, A.H., Miller, L., Darji, B., Waweru, I., Atwiine, A.B., Tonelli, M., Mogga, J.L.K., Adams, A., Ndinda, L., Jongo, S. and Kiapi, L., 2023. . Conflict and Health, 17(1), pp.1-10.

Gyawali, B., Ratib, D., Dræbel, T.A., Kyaddondo, D., Nakanjako, R., Nanfuka, E., Bygbjerg, I.C., Meyrowitsch, D.W. and Skovdal, M., 2023. . Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy, 19(6), pp.913-920.

Kehlenbrink, S., Jobanputra, K., Reddy, A., Boulle, P., Gomber, A., Nugent, R., Varma, V., Nakayama, A.T. and Ellman, T., 2023. . Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics.

Neyazi, N., Mosadeghrad, A.M. and AbouZeid, A., 2023. . The Lancet, 401(10393), pp.2035-2036.

[Not open-acess] Semenov, V.V., Kumar, S., Zak, M.Y., Kuryata, O., Murach, A., Syrovatko, I., Krupchak, N., Corteillino, C. and Trombatore, G., 2023. . BMJ Mil Health.

Shortland, T., McGranahan, M., Stewart, D., Oyebode, O., Shantikumar, S., Proto, W., Malik, B., Yau, R., Cobbin, M., Sabouni, A. and Rudge, G., 2023. . Plos one, 18(4), p.e0282823.

Abstract submission opens on June 1 and closes on July 31.

The IDF welcomes original abstracts on the following topics related to diabetes complications and diabetes in emergency situations:

• Cardiovascular Disease
• Hypertension
• Eye
• Kidney
• Foot
• Neuropathy
• Other Complications
• Diabetes and Covid-19
• Diabetes in crises: natural disaster and conflict

All accepted abstracts will be published in the IDF journal Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice (DRCP). Visit the to view the submission guidelines.

SYMPOSIUM 
University of Copenhagen’s School of Global Health is launching the UCPH Global Health Day on 14 September - the first in a series of annual symposia about global health challenges. The topic for 2023 is ‘Continuity of chronic health care among forcibly displaced persons’. 

Find their call for abstracts on the . Deadline: 15th May 2023.

Access to the participation sheet.

This notice is for an AUB-IRB Approved Research Study for Prof. Abla Sibai at AUB. *It is not an Official Message from AUB*

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) and American University in Beirut (AUB) are collaborating on Elrha’s Research in Health in Humanitarian Crises (R2HC): NCDs Research Priority Setting exercise: A focus on Cardio-Metabolic Syndrome (CMS). The project is led by a team of NCD researchers and practitioners from IRC and AUB with strong engagement from the members of the Informal Inter-Agency Working Group (IIAWG) on NCDs.

This exercise will generate a consensus on priorities for NCD research in humanitarian settings for the next decade with a focus on Cardio-Metabolic Syndrome (CMS). It involves deploying two consecutive surveys and conducting engagement meetings. The first survey, for which we are reaching out to you today, involves sourcing priority research questions.

If you are interested in learning more about the study and taking part in the survey, please see below if the question fits your description.

Are you interested/planning to or have you or do you currently/ conduct/support/implement programs or do research on NCDs in a humanitarian setting/crisis?  You could be for example,

1. Health care worker
2. Researcher in an academic setting
3. Researcher in a non-academic setting (e.g., think tank or pharmaceutical company)
4. Representative of a health professional body
5. Representative of a donor/ funding organization
6. Focal person from ministry of health or other government related health agency or
7. NCD patients’ representative
8. Health programme managers/coordinators
9. Technical expert on NCDs

If your answer is yes to the above question, then please proceed with the survey by clicking on the link below.

 This survey is available in four languages: English, French, Arabic, and Spanish. You can select your preferred language on the top right of the page once you click on the link below.

Link to the consent form and survey: 

Prof. Abla Sibai (AUB)

Dr. Lilian Kiapi (IRC)

Clinical and operational guidelines

. World Health Organization, 2022. ISBN: 978 92 4 005219 2

. Inter-Agency Standing Committee MHPSS Reference Group, 2022. Access from: mhpssmsp.org.

. International Society of Nephrology, 2021. Brussels, Belgium.

. World Health Organization, 2020. Access from: who.int/publications.

Clinical and operational tools 

. for Change, 2023. Access from: humanitarianncdaction.org/resources

. T1International, 2022. Access from: t1international.com/blog.

Event

. World Health Organization, 2023. Access from: who.int.

Model of care

. Ukrinform TV, 2022. Access from: youtube.com.

. Correia, J.C., Waqas, A., Assal, J.P., Davies, M.J., Somers, F., Golay, A. and Pataky, Z., 2022. Frontiers in medicine, 9.

. Dimore, A.L., Edosa, Z.K. and Mitiku, A.A., 2023. Plos one, 18(3), p.e0282962.

 (and ). World Health Organization, 2021. Access from: who.int. ISBN: 978 92 4 001870 9

Perspectives, commentaries, and policy briefs

. NCD Alliance, 2023. Access from: ncdalliance.org.

. Wilson, M.L. and Plebani, M., 2023. Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (CCLM), (0).

LSHTM's Centre for Global Chronic Conditions is co-facilitating an Executive Short Course on NCDs in Humanitarian Settings, together with the Geneva Centre of Humanitarian Studies. It is targeted at humanitarian professionals that wish to learn more about NCDs as well as how to develop and measure NCD programs.

Application deadline: 30th April 2023
Course dates: 22 May - 2 June 2023
Fee: CHF 1'700

Find out more on the !

The Knowledge Hub now features a project map on NCDs in humanitarian settings. It was developed jointly with the International Alliance for Diabetes Action (IADA) and complements its diabetes-focused . Ongoing projects focused on developing clinical and operational guidelines will only be featured by the IADA project map. Published guidelines will also be listed in the "Resources" section of the hub.   

A for the hub's community was launched and will provide quarterly updated on key developments in the area of NCDs in Humanitarian Settings as well as the hub. Anyone is welcome to to the newsletter. Unsubscribing from the newsletter can be done at any point. 

. Kehlenbrink, S., Jobanputra, K., Ansbro, É., Besançon, S., Boulle, P., Bygrave, H., Sarteau, A.C., Gomber, A., Kiapi, L., Luo, J. and Nakayama, A., 2023.  The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, 11(3), pp.146-149.

. Lotfizadeh, A., Palafox, B., Takallou, A., Balabanova, D., McKee, M. and Murphy, A., 2022. PLOS Global Public Health, 2(3), p.e0000072.

. Ansbro, É., Masri, S., Prieto-Merino, D., Willis, R., Bahous, S.A., Molfino, L., Boulle, P. and Perel, P., 2023. BMJ open, 13(1), p.e063668.

. Doocy, S., Paik, K., Lyles, E., Tam, H.H., Fahed, Z., Winkler, E., Kontunen, K., Mkanna, A. and Burnham, G., 2017. PLoS currents, 9.

. Burnham, G.M., Alashavi, H. and Alasfar, S., 2023. Journal of Global Health Science, 4(2).

. Khan, Y., Albache, N., Almasri, I. and Gabbay, R.A., 2019. Diabetes Spectrum, 32(3), pp.264-269.

ACCESS TO CARE

. Brennan, F., Williams, P., Armstrong, K., Klatman, E., Donelan, N., Ogle, G.D., Eussen, A. and Jenkins, A.J., 2022. Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice, 183, p.109153.

. King, J., Prabhakar, P., Singh, N., Sulaiman, M., Greco, G., Mounier-Jack, S. and Borghi, J., 2022. BMC Health Services Research, 22(1), p.1165.

[Not open-access] . Knijf, M., 2022. Digitala Vetenskapliga Arkivet.

BURDEN OF DISEASE

. Garavan, K.C., Berlaer, G., Houghton, F., Sherwan, Bery, Ronald, Buyl. and Hubloue, I., 2022. Short Title Complex Humanitarian Emergencies: Idp and Refugee Health Care Needs.

PERSPECTIVES, COMMENTARIES, AND POLICY BRIEFS

. Maystruk, G., Perone, S.A., Anufriyeva, V., Boulle, P., Chappuis, F. and Beran, D., 2022. The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, 10(5), p.308.

. [Not open-access] Burki, T., 2022. The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, 10(7), pp.486-487.

. NCD Alliance, 2022. Access from:

. Banatvala, N. and Bovet, P., 2023. Taylor & Francis.

REVIEWS

. Al-Oraibi, A., Hassan, O., Chattopadhyay, K. and Nellums, L.B., 2022. Public Health, 205, pp.139-149.

MODELS OF CARE

. Saeed, H.M., Schwartz, L. and Hunt, M., 2022. Canadian Journal of Bioethics, 5(2), pp.132-135.

. Goodman-Palmer, D., 2022. Access from:

. McCall, S.J., Khoury, T.E., Salibi, N., Zeid, B.A., Haddad, M.E., Alawieh, M.F., Abdulrahim, S., Chaaya, M., Ghattas, H. and Sibai, A., 2022. medRxiv, pp.2022-04.

[Not open-access] . McCall, S., Salibi, N., El Khoury, T., El Haddad, M., Abdulrahim, S., Chaaya, M. and Sibai, A., 2022. BMJ Epidemiology and Community Health.

OPERATIONAL AND CLINICAL GUIDELINES
. World Health Organization, 2018.

Odhaib, S.A., Mansour, A.A., Khalifa, S.F., Shegem, N., Thannon, W., Abi Saad, M., Abdulrazaq, H., Belkhadir, J., Sandid, M. and Masood, S.N., 2022. . Journal of Diabetology, 13(5), p.38.

[Not open access] Médecins Sans Frontières, 2022. .

World Health Organization, 2022. World Health Organization.

World Health Organization, 2021.. apps.who.int

World Health Organization, 2020.  apps.who.int

Zablith, N., Diaconu, K., Naja, F., El Koussa, M., Loffreda, G., Bou-Orm, I. and Saleh, S., 2021. . Conflict and health, 15(1), pp.1-13.

Nieto-Martínez, R., González-Rivas, J.P., Lima-Martínez, M., Stepenka, V., Rísquez, A. and Mechanick, J.I., 2015. . Annals of global health, 81(6), pp.776-791.

Akik, C., Asfahani, F., Elghossain, T., Mesmar, S., Rabkin, M., El Sadr, W., Fouad, F.M. and Ghattas, H., 2022. Journal of migration and health, 6, p.100136.

Ansbro, É , Dubois, G., Haugaard, N., Klansø, P. and Serafini, M., 2022. . 

Hammad, A.M., Al-Qerem, W., Alasmari, F., Ling, J., Qarqaz, R. and Alaqabani, H., 2022.. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(12), p.7199.

Kehlenbrink, S., Ansbro, É., Besançon, S., Hassan, S., Roberts, B. and Jobanputra, K., 2022. . The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

International Rescue Committee, Johns Hopkins University, 2022.. 

Mikki, N. and Mactaggart, I., 2022. . The Lancet, 399, p.S19.

Ngaruiya, C., Bernstein, R., Leff, R., Wallace, L., Agrawal, P., Selvam, A., Hersey, D. and Hayward, A., 2022. . BMC Public Health, 22(1), pp.1-88.

Asgary, R., Garland, V., Ro, V., Stribling, J.C. and Waldman, R., 2022. Preventive medicine, 161, p.107154.

Rahman, A., Biswas, J. and Banik, P.C., 2022. . PLOS Global Public Health, 2(9), p.e0000930.

. International Alliance for Diabetes Action (IADA). October 20-21 2022 in Krakow, Poland.

IADA is inviting to the 3rd annual symposium on diabetes in humanitarian crises taking place in Krakow in autumn 2022. The event will be a hybrid with options of joining both in-person and online. Registration of interest can be done directly with the organizer (IADA).

. Médecins Sans Frontières. Conference, 2021.

MSF Scientific Days bring together researchers, practitioners, academics and patient representatives to catalyse improvements in the quality of care provided to patients and communities at risk. The presentations include a wide range of subjects, including non-communicable disease care.

. Ready Initiative. Webinar, 2020.

In this webinar, experts from humanitarian organizations and the World Health Organization shared their experiences with challenges, current responses, lessons learned, and the pending agenda for non-communicable diseases in COVID-19.

2nd Annual Symposium on Diabetes in Humanitarian Crisis. Harvard Humanitarian Initiative, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, International Alliance for Diabetes Action, Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Symposium, 2020.

This 2nd Annual Symposium on Diabetes in Humanitarian Crises followed up on the progress that has been made over the past year since the Boston Declaration. Discussions covered major global events of the past year that changed the humanitarian health agenda, and a way forward.

. Harvard Humanitarian Initiative, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, International Alliance for Diabetes Action, Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Symposium, 2020.

In April 2019, Harvard University convened a meeting in Boston with humanitarian and other organizations in global health to discuss the immediate needs and barriers to tackling diabetes in humanitarian crises and push a unified agenda. The meeting resulted in the Boston Declaration which was signed by 64 signatories from over 40 international organizations.

. International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the Danish Red Cross, Novo Nordisk, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. World Health Assembly 19 side-event, 2019.

As a WHA72 side-event, the impact partnership between the ICRC, DRC and Novo Nordisk brought key stakeholders together in a panel discussion to explore the current state of NCD care in humanitarian settings. Moderator: Pablo Perel.

Fixed Dose Combination Pills for NCDs Symposium. George Institute for Global Health, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Médecins sans Frontières. Symposium, 2018.

This international symposium brought together experts working on fixed-dose combinations for CVD and hypertension together with experts working in the fields of HIV and TB, as well as representatives from governmental, non-governmental organizations, civil society, industry and funders. The aim was to provoke a lively discussion around the barriers, next steps, and an agenda for further research, advocacy and policy change.

The team has collated NCD related resources for the Ukraine response, which are now easily accessible through as a PDF. It outlines key operational resources that may help humanitarian organizations addressing NCDs in their Ukraine response. 

The Geneva Centre of Humanitarian Studies, the International Committee of the Red Cross, and the Aga Khan University have just launched a new, free MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) on Operational Research for Humanitarians. While not specific to health or NCDs, it may prove a useful resource for our community working on NCDs in humanitarian settings.

Register here: 

Or watch the trailer video: 

Harris, P., Kirkland, R., Masanja, S., Le Feuvre, P., Montgomery, S., Ansbro, É., Woodman, M. and Harris, M., 2022. BMJ global health, 7(Suppl 5), p.e007334.

Kiapi, L., Alani, A.H., Ahmed, I., Lyons, G., McLain, G., Miller, L., Darji, B., Waweru, I., Aragno, M., Kisarach, K. and Zeleke, M., 2022. BMJ Global Health, 7(Suppl 5), p.e006621.

Miller, L., Alani, A.H., Avril, N., Jingree, M.L., Atwiine, A.B., Al Amire, K., Khan, M., Moe, A.A., Nyalwal, B.L.A., Mohamed, A.A. and Ruto, T.K., 2022. . BMJ Global Health, 7(Suppl 5), p.e006620.

MSF Access Campaign, Santé Diabète, 2022.. Accessible from: 

Ogle, G., Middlehurst, A., Silink, M. and Hanas, R., 2017. . International Diabetes Federation.

Resolve to Safe Lives, MSF Access Campaign, 2022.  Accessible from: 

World Health Organization, 2019. WHA72 (11). Geneva: WHO.

World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa, 2020.

World Health Organization, 2021.

World Health Organization, 2022. . Accessible from: 

Issue Brief 03: Factors influencing the implementation of remote delivery strategies for noncommunicable disease care in low- and middle-income countries: A narrative review. Partnering for Change. 2022 Sep.

Issue Brief 04: Models of care for non‑communicable diseases for displaced populations in Iraq: A scoping review. Partnering for Change. 2022 Sep.

Within the framework of its international strategy, the Danish Red Cross aims to engage in broad alliances and partnerships to explore new ways to increase investments in the prevention and care of NCDs in humanitarian settings. Over the years DRC has developed strong expertise, engagement, and partnerships within NCDs prevention and care, with a particular focus on humanitarian and fragile settings. DRC aims to bring these experiences to scale and explore how the DRC can facilitate, support or take the lead on ensuring further global investments in NCDs management with the aim of substantially increasing access to NCD prevention, treatment, care and support for people affected by crisis situations and other vulnerabilities.  

Deliverables 

• A mapping report on existing funding mechanisms for NCDs globally, as well as specifically in humanitarian and fragile settings (15 pages max excluding annexes).  

• Recommendations regarding potential funding mechanisms for NCD prevention and care including a feasibility assessment on the potential to mobilize a global financing initiative for NCD management containing findings and recommendations for next steps. Format: This can be a brief report (maximum 6 pages excluding annexes) or a slide deck highlighting different options, their pros and cons, as well as recommendations. 

• A presentation to the Reference Group and ICRC focal point of the preliminary findings. 

• A presentation to the representatives of DRC’s International Management team for further discussion among the team and ICRC management representative. 

The work is expected to start October 1st, with a deadline of December 20th. 30 days across a period of two and a half months. Moreover, there will be a budget to cover miscellaneous costs such as for meetings and workshops. Application deadline: 15th September 2022.

Details on the post can be found in the .

Favas, C., Ansbro, É., Eweka, E., Agarwal, G., Lazo Porras, M., Tsiligianni, I., Vedanthan, R., Webster, R., Perel, P. and Murphy, A., 2022. Public Health Reviews, p.21.

Leff, R., Selvam, A., Bernstein, R., Wallace, L., Hayward, A., Agrawal, P., Hersey, D. and Ngaruiya, C., 2021. medRxiv.

Patel, P., Kiapi, L. and Gomez, E.J., 2022. BMJ Global Health, 7(Suppl 5), p.e009710.

Schmid, B., Ansbro, É., Raju, E., Willis, R., Shabila, N. and Perel, P., 2022. Conflict and Health, 16(1), pp.1-18.

Issue brief 02: Chronic NCD care in crises: a qualitative study of global experts’ perspectives on models of care for hypertension and diabetes in humanitarian settings. Partnering for Change. 2022 Jun.

. Partnering for Change. 2022 May.

Ansbro, É., Issa, R., Willis, R., Blanchet, K., Perel, P. and Roberts, B., 2022. . Journal of Migration and Health, p.100094.

The International Alliance for Diabetes Action (iada) is a partnership of over 40 international organizations with an interest in diabetes from different sectors that is developing concrete collaborative initiatives that will increase access to and quality of care for people with diabetes in humanitarian settings. The Program and Community Manager will help build, grow, and manage the iada community (online and offline) by coordinating the alliance around the objectives of the annual plan, managing communications, public relations, social media, content creation and helping plan live events, such as the annual symposium. They will also provide organisational management for the secretariat and together with the board of directors develop and implement a fundraising strategy.

The post is part-time (8 hours per week) at 0.2 FTE, remote and fixed-term for 6-12 months. Application deadline: 9th March.

Details on the post can be found in the job description.

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is a world-leading centre for research and postgraduate education in public and global health. We are looking for a Research Fellow to join the P4C team (a partnership between LSHTM, International Committee of the Red Cross, Danish Red Cross and Novo Nordisk) to strengthen non-communicable disease care models in humanitarian settings. 

The post is full-time 35 hours per week, 1.0 FTE and fixed-term until 31 December 2022. Application deadline (extended): 15th March 2022.

Details on the post can be found in the .

Arakelyan, S., Jailobaeva, K., Dakessian, A., Diaconu, K., Caperon, L., Strang, A., Bou-Orm, I.R., Witter, S. and Ager, A., 2021. . Social Science & Medicine, 291, p.114473.

Barth, C.A., Wladis, A., Blake, C., Bhandarkar, P., Perone, S.A. and O'Sullivan, C., 2021.. BMJ open, 11(12), p.e049533.

Ibragimov, K., Palma, M., Keane, G., Ousley, J., Crowe, M., Carreño, C., Casas, G., Mills, C. and Llosa, A., 2022. . Conflict and Health, 16(1), pp.1-15.

Kehlenbrink, S., Mahboob, O., Al-Zubi, S., Boulle, P., Perone, S.A., Alani, A.H., Kiapi, L., Miller, L., Hering, H., Woodman, M. and Donelan, K., 2022. . The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology.

Gyawali, B., Harasym, M.C., Hassan, S., Cooper, K., Boschma, A., Bird, M., Konradsen, F., Raju, E. and Tellier, S., 2021. . Journal of Global Health, 11.
 

Scoping report: . An exploratory review. IFRC Reference Centre for Psychosocial Support. 2021.

Issue brief: Models of care for patients with hypertension and diabetes in humanitarian crises: a systematic review. Partnering for Change. 2021 Sep.