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UN Agency Activities on NCDs and Mental Health in SIDS (Jan 2023)

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)

• Conducted an assignment on mental health and psychosocial risks in workplaces.
• Identified needs for tailored, comprehensive mental health education and capacity building.
• Collaborated with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) to develop e-learning resources and tools for 2023.

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

• Implemented projects in SIDS to reduce highly processed foods and improve intra-SIDS trade in nutritious foods.
• Supported the establishment of regional networks (CARICOM Action Committee on Food and Nutrition Security) and national policies for healthy diets, nutrition labelling, and food reformulation.
• Assisted in developing and updating national food-based dietary guidelines and implementing school feeding programs to promote healthy eating habits.

Framework Convention for Tobacco Control Secretariat

• Planning a publication in Q1 2023 on integrating WHO FCTC implementation with NCD control relevant to SIDS.
• Collaborating with Fiji and Suriname as part of the FCTC 2030 project.

Global Fund

• Supporting mental health integration into Global Fund proposals, including telemedicine for psychotherapy and primary care to support other NCDs.
• Exploring health system financing mechanisms to support climate-related health initiatives.

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

• Through the Sub-Regional Approach to the Pacific Islands (SAPI), supporting SIDS in nutrition, agriculture, NCDs (cancer control), marine environments, and pandemic preparedness.
• Providing technical cooperation, equipment, and capacity building in nuclear technologies for plastic pollution monitoring, food safety, clinical services, and cancer control.

International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)

• Engaged in collaborative studies on cancer control policies, treatment experiences, and surveillance in SIDS.
• Partnered with CARPHA to establish the IARC Caribbean Cancer Registry Hub and is developing the Latin America and the Caribbean Code Against Cancer.

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

• Activities in SIDS include supporting policies to address childhood overweight, obesity, and malnutrition, promoting healthy eating in schools, water consumption, and banning sugar-sweetened beverages.
• Includes mental health actions by engaging adolescents, building decision-maker and service provider capacity, and advocating for multisectoral investments.

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

• Supported SIDS in 2021-2022 through multisectoral planning and coordination for NCDs and mental health, including investment cases, legal environment assessments, and health tax reforms.
• Continues support in 2023, focusing on tobacco control planning and implementation of Article 5.3 guidelines.
• Aims to finalize tools on NCD governance and support through the Health4Life trust fund.

The report highlights collaborative, tailored approaches across various sectors including mental health, nutrition, agriculture, cancer control, and economic resilience.