Russell: 70 percent of non-communicable diseases are preventable
London, September 23 (Hibya) - UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell announced the extension of the partnership with AstraZeneca's Young Health Programme to prevent non-communicable diseases that threaten young people's health.
UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell said that non-communicable diseases are posing a growing threat to the health of young people.
Russell said that 70 percent of these diseases are preventable and announced that UNICEF had extended its partnership with AstraZeneca's Young Health Programme. She said the partnership aims to scale up youth-led efforts and contribute to building healthier futures.
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