VALDGHANA

VALD is a public health organization with special interest in industry interferences in public policies, tobacco&alcohol control, climate & road safety and NCDs

[VALDGHANA @valdghana]

Check out Cletus Ogbudu's video! #TikTok https://t.co/AfCSGsmvIB

[ActionSmoking&Health @AshOrg]

"Yes, cigarettes are still extraordinarily harmful to health — and that raising the cigarette tax would both discourage smoking and help to pay for the health consequences for those who keep smoking."

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[Vital Strategies @VitalStrat]

What does it take to lead bold public health advocacy in a rapidly shifting world?

At our latest #VitalTalks Live event, Yolonda C. Richardson, President & CEO of @TobaccoFreeKids, joined @MEtiebetMD, President & CEO of @VitalStrat, for a powerful conversation on the future of advocacy.

From comprehensive ads bans, to higher taxes, to ending the sale of flavored tobacco products, both leaders shared insights on what it takes to drive lasting change, while emphasizing the importance of patience, partnerships, and youth leadership.

Key takeaways:

- Advocacy is a long game—success often takes years, but every small win counts.
- The most effective policy change is rooted in science and strengthened by coalition-building.
- Youth voices are essential—they energize, inspire, and make the message impossible to ignore.
- Equity must remain a focus, even in population-wide policy efforts.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to the conversation. Stay tuned for a recording of the event.

@TobaccoFreeKids @CTFKGlobal

[Resolve to Save Lives @ResolveTSL]

Adding less salt to food doesn’t have to mean your food has less flavor. Use more herbs and less salt or swap traditional salt for low-sodium salt substitutes to make food that’s both flavorful and good for your heart. #SaltAwarenessWeek

[C A P P A @CAPPAfrica]

The food and beverage industry is at it again —targeting vulnerable communities with aggressive marketing schemes, undermining public health policies and displacing traditional foods with ultra-processed products.

Our latest report exposes how, across seven Nigerian states, the industry uses covert marketing, strategic placements, and aggressive tactics to manipulate consumer habits, especially among children, youth, women and low-income communities.
These findings make one thing clear: Nigeria must act now to pass strong, enforceable policies that shift food environments toward healthier diets and reduce the burden of non-communicable diseases.

Download the report via https://t.co/fuYFzZ9iQ0

#HealthyFood #SSBTax #SaltReduction

[VALDGHANA @valdghana]

Check out Cletus Ogbudu's video! #TikTok https://t.co/AfCSGsmvIB

[VALDGHANA @valdghana]

Check out Cletus Ogbudu's video! #TikTok https://t.co/lACAWyovU6

[NCD Alliance Ghana @NCDAllianceGh]

The @GhanaNcd delivering on its mandate to equip persons living with NCDs with skills to become effective advocates, share their lived experience, and amplify the global advocacy agenda to reduce the burden of NCDs, in a two-day workshop in the Volta Region.
@mohgovgh @WHOGhana

[NCD Alliance @ncdalliance]

📢Happening tomorrow!

Amazing opportunity for people living with NCDs to participate in a dynamic & impactful conversation in the lead-up to the High-Level Meeting on NCDs in 2025.

Join the 2nd Symposium on Meaningful Engagement on December 5, at 8:00 or 16:00 CET.

Register now 👉 https://t.co/OOIzgx9uwJ

[Corporate Accountability @StopCorpAbuse]

People power is the foundation of the Corporate Accountability community -- and we are so grateful to all of you for your partnership and the victories you made possible this year.

Thank you for remaking a better world with us, always!

[FDAGhana @fdaghana]

#FDAGhana2024
#FDACommunications

[NCD Alliance Ghana @NCDAllianceGh]

Some members of @bcighana, during the review meeting gave a talk on breast cancer and sensitised participants on the importance of early detection, regular screening, and lifestyle changes in combating the disease for a more inclusive and equitable healthcare system.
@WHOGhana

[NCD Alliance Ghana @NCDAllianceGh]

To ensure inclusivity in the advancement of primary healthcare across regions, @GhanaNcd extended its review meeting in Wamase and Alata in the Ashanti Region to take stock of progres made in the implementation of the scorecard and identify challenges to be addressed.
@WHOGhana

[NCD Alliance Ghana @NCDAllianceGh]

The @GhanaNcd pitched camp in the Volta Region of #Ghana where it held its 5th Our Views Our Voices training 4 people living with #NCDs 6-17 Dec 2024.

@chriskoriginal & @LabramM facilitated separate sessions of the Our Views Our Voices training.
@ncdalliance @mohgovgh @WHOGhana

[NCD Alliance Ghana @NCDAllianceGh]

A beneficiary of the Our Views, Our Voices training in #Ghana shared that “Understanding what is happening to us & accepting it will help us overcome the challenges we are face & supporting others as well”
@ncdalliance @AfricanNCDsNet @WHOGhana @mohgovgh @_GHSofficial @RwandaNCDA

[Tobacco Control and Health Promotion Alliance @KETCA254]

Advocate for higher tobacco taxes to save healthcare costs.#TobaccoTaxSavesLivesKE

[NCD Alliance Ghana @NCDAllianceGh]

Day 2 of our review meeting with the Community Health Management Committee members of Tomefa, Oshiyie, and Amanfro in Accra to monitor progress, identify gaps in effective healthcare delivery and propose recommendations to address them.
@WHOGhana @mohgovgh

[NCD Alliance Ghana @NCDAllianceGh]

Earlier today, @GhanaNcd held an engagement meeting with some community members from North Kashie and Avenor to assess their performance in helping improve primary healthcare delivery at the health facilities within their respective communities.
@_GHSofficial @WHOGhana

[exposetobacco @exposetobacco]

Researchers at @TERMcommunity find British American Tobacco is using F1 to advertise its e-cigarettes in Indonesia. How is BAT reaching fans and fueling addiction? Read the NEW case study to find out. #DrivingAddiction https://t.co/AsQQV7UsSn

[SEND GHANA @SEND_GHANA]

To be effective in advocacy, there must be deliberate, well-crafted plan and activities on how to address the concerns, and who are the target groups and the aim to achieve. Thank you @IncubatorGHAI @valdghana @OfficialGAND