ALEPPO, SYRIA
Destruction of property.
© ICRC: TARABISHI, Sana
Non-communicable diseases in humanitarian crises
Worldwide, close to a billion people live in fragile and conflict-affected contexts, and this number is expected to grow.1,2 Among those impacted globally, it is estimated that 274 million people need humanitarian assistance and protection.3 Many of these individuals live with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes and hypertension. Partnering for Change is a unique public-private partnership created with a view to help address this challenge.
ALEPPO, SYRIA Destruction of property. © ICRC: TARABISHI, Sana
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