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Development of a toolkit on counselling for healthy lifestyle in primary health care Tender

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WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WHO) has floated a tender for Development of a toolkit on counselling for healthy lifestyle in primary health care. The project location is Philippines and the tender is closing on 15 Apr 2020. The tender notice number is , while the TOT Ref Number is 41913651. Bidders can have further information about the Tender and can request the complete Tender document by Registering on the site.

Procurement Summary

Country : Philippines

Summary : Development of a toolkit on counselling for healthy lifestyle in primary health care

Deadline : 15 Apr 2020

Other Information

Notice Type : Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 41913651

Document Ref. No. :

Competition : ICB

Financier : World Health Organization (WHO)

Purchaser Ownership : -

Tender Value : Refer Document

Purchaser's Detail

Purchaser : WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WHO)
Email: wproungm@who.int
First name: Peter
Surname: Ellison
Telephone country code: Philippines (+63)
Telephone number: 85289651
Philippines
Email :wproungm@who.int

Tender Details

Tender are invited for Development of a toolkit on counselling for healthy lifestyle in primary health care

Deadline : 15-Apr-2020 00:00 (GMT 8.00)

Published : 27-Mar-2020

Type of Notice : Request for EOI

Beneficiary Country/Territory : Philippines

Reference : WPRO/2020-03/HPR_Counselling/TN106204/lal

Description : BACKGROUND

Cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, chronic respiratory diseases and mental health disorders are the leading causes of death in the Pacific Island Countries and Territories. They carry a huge cost that extends beyond health sector to undermine workforce productivity and economic prosperity. Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) and mental health have also become an issue of equity. They disproportionately affect low- and lower-middle-income countries, and in all countries the poorest and most vulnerable are the most at risk and the least likely to have access to treatment.

Progress towards universal health coverage will increase access to essential services to prevent, treat and manage NCDs. In addition, protecting people from the impact of humanitarian emergencies and ensuring the continuity of health services will benefit populations living with NCDs. Therefore, promoting health and preventing disease will require intensified action on the major risk factors in addition to tackling social and commercial determinants of risk factors, such as tobacco, alcohol, healthy food and physical activity.

Crucially, a 15% reduction in premature mortality could be achieved by implementing 16 WHO Best Buys interventions in low- and lower-middle income countries alone. This would already prevent heart attacks and strokes and save lives and generate in economic growth.

Providing effective national responses to address NCDs requires strong and well-coordinated multi-sectoral...