TNPSC Thervupettagam

PHC Summit 2026

April 10 , 2026 16 hrs 0 min 23 0
  • The Partnership for Healthy Cities (PHC) Summit 2026 has renewed the global commitment to reducing diseases.
  • The summit was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with officials from 55 cities.
  • PHC is a network of 74 cities working to prevent NCDs (Non-Communicable Diseases) and injuries.
  • Indian cities like Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Bengaluru are part of this network.
  • NCDs are long-term diseases that do not spread from person to person.
  • Major NCDs include heart diseases, cancers, respiratory diseases, and diabetes.
  • Over 80% of global deaths are caused by NCDs and injuries.

 

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