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EXPERT GROUP ON NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES RELATED
TO LIFESTYLES AND SOCIAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENTS
Background, composition, objectives, activities, documents and members
Background
Within the Northern Dimension area certain social and economic problems, such as smoking, hazardous and harmful use of alcohol, overweight, lack of physical activity, accidents and violence, continue to result in high rates
People can be supported to adopt and strengthen healthier lifestyles. A more integrated approach is needed
The Declaration concerning the establishment of
Following the adoption of the NDPHS Strategy 2020 and the Action Plan accompanying it, which define specific objectives, results and concrete activities linked to them, in October 2015 the NDPHS Committee of Senior Representatives (CSR) renewed the mandate of the Expert Group on Non-Communicable Diseases related to Lifestyles and Social and Work Environments by adopting new Terms of Reference for it and
Composition
The NCD EG is comprised of high-level experts representing the Partners who come from national ministries and agencies of Partner Countries and Organisations, the research community, NGOs and other relevant parties. The Expert Group’s work is led by the Lead Partner (Russian Federation), supported by the Co-Lead Partner (WHO Europe). The list of the members of the NCD EG is provided further down.
All eligible stakeholders are welcome to provide input to the NCD EG’s current and future activities. External experts are also invited to participate in the group’s meetings, as appropriate.
Aims and functions
In accordance to the
- Exchange information and knowledge about best practices to assist the partner countries in achieving the objectives defined in the NDPHS Strategy
2020; Use available statistical and epidemiological information from official sources to assist decision makers and contribute to the achievement of the objectives defined in the NDPHS Strategy 2020;- Identify priorities, needs for support in developing policies and gaps in their implementation;
- Initiate projects, provide when possible, support in planning, monitoring and dissemination of results;
- Provide the Partnership website/database/newsletters with information concerning the Expert Group’s work;
- Provide feedback and report on progress to the CSR;
Co-ordinate its activities with other NDPHS structures, relevant groups and international networks in areas of mutual interest in a manner that promotes synergies and avoids the duplication of efforts and supports the achievement of objectives included in the NDPHS Strategy 2020;- Contribute to proper discharging of the Partnership’s responsibilities as the Coordinator for the Health Policy Area in the Action Plan of the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region together with other NDPHS structures, as appropriate;
- Be open to innovate and employ new methods of work to improve collaboration between the partner countries and other relevant stakeholders. Document CSR 24/9.3/1 “New approaches for future collaboration within the NDPHS” can provide suggestions in this
regard; Other relevant responsibilities, as approved by the CSR or the Partnership Annual Conference (PAC).
Activities
The Expert Group's activities follow the priorities set out in the NDPHS Strategy 2020 and the Action Plan accompanying it and are being implemented in accordance with the NDPHS Annual Work Plan for 2016.
Meetings
The NCD EG holds approximately 2 meetings per year. Specific information about forthcoming and past meetings, including meeting documents and minutes can be accessed on the Expert Group meetings web page.
Documents and minutes of the formerly operating SIHLWA EG, which was, inter alia, covering the issues dealt with by the NCD EG, can be accessed here.
Calendar
View all calendar events of relevance to the NCD EG. Learn more about other sections of our Calendar.
Progress reports
Every year the NDPHS Expert Groups prepare progress reports. These reports are prepared in accordance with the Template for monitoring and reporting of the NDPHS progress and are submitted to every autumn CSR meeting and/or PAC event (they can be download here). With reference to the NDPHS Strategy 2020 and the accompanying NDPHS Action Plan, they, inter alia, present the progress towards the agreed targets and take stock of achievements made, as well as describe further action required, obstacles encountered and, finally, the sustainability and expected long-term impact of the group’s activities.
Further information
Visit the NDPHS Database, which provides a growing number of papers (publications, newsletters, etc.) and projects, dealing with
Please note that you can also submit your own information on reduction of lifestyle-related non-communicable diseases and promotion of good social and work environments to the Database (read more).
Members
Chairperson
Prof. Oxana Drapkina
Federal State Budgetary Institution “National Medical Research Center for Therapy and Preventive Medicine” of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
10, Petroverigskiy lane, Moscow 101990, Russian Federation
Phone: +7 (495) 623 86 36
Fax: +7 (495) 623 86 36
E-mail: drapkina@bk.ru
Co-Chair
Mr. João Breda
WHO Regional Office for Europe,
Geographically Distant Office on
Prevention and control of
Non-communicable diseases in
the Russian Federation
WHO-RUS-GDO
Address: 9, Leontyevsky pereulok,
125009 Moscow,
Russian Federation
Phone: +7 (495) 787 21 50
E-mail: rodriguesdasilvabred@who.int
Vice-Chairperson
Dr. Anna Kontsevaya
Federal State Budgetary Institution “National Medical Research Center for Therapy and Preventive Medicine” of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
10, Petroverigskiy lane, Moscow 101990, Russian Federation
Phone: +7 (495) 223 49 58
Fax: +7 (495) 621 01 22
E-mail: koncanna@yandex.ru
International Technical Advisor
Ms. Asiia Imaeva
Federal State Budgetary Institution “National Medical Research Center for Therapy and Preventive Medicine” of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
10, Petroverigskiy lane, Moscow 101990, Russian Federation
Phone: +7 (499) 553 68 66
Fax: +7 (495) 621 01 22
E-mail: AImaeva@gnicpm.ru
Finland
Mr. Pekka Jousilahti
National Institute for Health and Welfare
P.O. Box 30
FI-00271 Helsinki, Finland
Phone: + 358 40 512 4353
Fax: + 358 29 524 8623
E-mail: pekka.jousilahti@thl.fi
Alternate(s)
Ms. Tiina Laatikainen
University of Eastern Finland
Institute of Public Health and Clinical Nutrition, Faculty of Health Sciences
P.O. Box 111
FI-80101 Joensuu Finland
Phone: + 358 50 599 8031
E-mail: tiina.laatikainen@pkssk.fi
Mr. Mikko Vienonen
Public Health
Finnish Consulting Group (FCG),
Ministry of Social Affairs
Sysimiehenkuja 1
FI - 00670 Helsinki
Phone: +358 50 442 1877
E-mail: m.vienonen@kolumbus.fi
Latvia
Ms. Iveta Pudule
Centre for Disease Prevention and Control
Duntes iela 22,
LV-1005 Riga, Latvia
Phone: +371 673 87666
Fax: +371 264 41205
E-mail: iveta.pudule@spkc.gov.lv
Alternate(s)
Ms. Madara Saka
Ministry of Health of the Republic of Latvia
Brivibas 72,
LV-1011 Riga, Latvia
Phone: +371 67876074
E-mail: Madara.Saka@vm.gov.lv
Lithuania
Ms. Audronė Astrauskienė
Ministry of Health
Vilnius str. 33
LT-01506 Vilnius, Lithuania
Phone: +370 5 219 3349
Fax: +370 5 2661402
E-mail: audrone.astrauskiene@sam.lt
Alternate(s)
Mr. Vincentas Liuima
Institute of Hygiene
Didzioji str. 22,
LT-01128 Vilnius, Lithuania
Phone: + 370 5 2614184
Fax: + 370 5 2624663
E-mail: vincentas.liuima@hi.lt
Norway
Ms. Arnhild Haga Rimestad
The Department of Public Health
Norwegian Ministry of Health and Care Services
P.O. Box 8011 Dep
Teatergata 9
NO-0030 Oslo, Norway
Phone: +47 480 82 715
Fax: +47 22 24 83 76
E-mail: Arnhild-Bergljot-Haga.Rimestad@hod.dep.no
Poland
Dr. Artur Karol Jakubiak
Institute of Rural Medicine in Lublin
Jaczewskiego st. 2
20-950 Lublin, Poland
Phone: +48 81 7184 410
Fax: + 48 81 7478 646
E-mail: artur.jakubiak@nzozmedyk.com.pl
Alternate(s)
Mr. Piotr Sakowski
Health Policy Department,
Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine
Św. Teresy od Dzieciątka Jezus 8,
91-348, Łódź, Poland
Phone: +48 42 6314 676
Fax: +48 42 6314 672
E-mail: psak@imp.lodz.pl
Russia
Ms. Maria Lopatina
National Medical Research Center for Preventive Medicine under the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
10, Petroverigskiy lane,
Moscow 101990, Russian Federation
Phone: +7 (499) 553 68 41
E-mail: ms.lopatina@gmail.com
Sweden
Dr. Pia Lindeskog
Public Health Agency of Sweden
Nobels väg, 18,
17182, Solna, Sweden
Phone: +4682052726
E-mail: pia.lindeskog@folkhalsomyndigheten.se